Dislocation of a hip hemiarthroplasty is a devastating complication with a high mortality rate in elderly patients. Previous studies have suggested a higher dislocation rate in patients with neuromuscular conditions. In this study, we have reviewed our larger cohort of patients to identify whether there is any association between neuromuscular disorders and prosthetic dislocation in patients treated with hip hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures. Our study is a retrospective analysis of data collected over 34 years for patients with intracapsular neck of femur fracture who underwent hip hemiarthroplasty. The study population is composed of four groups: patients with no neuromuscular disorders, patients with Parkinson's disease, patients with previous stroke, and patients with dementia.Abstract
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Dislocation of a hip hemiarthroplasty is a significant complication with a high mortality rate in elderly patients. Previous studies have shown a higher risk of dislocation in patients with neuromuscular conditions. In this study, we reviewed our larger cohort of patients to identify if there is a link between neuromuscular disorders and dislocation of hip hemiarthroplasty in patients with neuromuscular conditions. We have retrospectively analysed a single-centre data that was collected over 34 years for patients with intracapsular neck of femur fracture who underwent hip hemiarthroplasty. The study population was composed of four groups: patients with no neuromuscular disorders, patients with Parkinson's disease, patients with previous stroke, and patients with mental impairment.Introduction and Objective
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