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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Intertrochanteric fractures are common in elderly patients, particularly those with osteoporosis.
  • Current treatment options include internal fixation (plate-screw) and hip arthroplasty.
  • Optimal surgical management for this demographic remains a subject of investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of hip arthroplasty versus internal screw fixation for intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients with osteoporosis.
  • To evaluate functional recovery, complication rates, and overall patient satisfaction between the two surgical methods.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 112 elderly patients (mean age >80 years) with osteoporosis and intertrochanteric fractures.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: 70 underwent hip arthroplasty, and 42 received plate-screw fixation.
  • Outcomes assessed included operation time, blood loss, time to weight-bearing, postoperative Harris hip score, and complication rates.

Main Results:

  • The hip arthroplasty group experienced longer operation times, increased blood loss, and higher transfusion volumes.
  • However, the arthroplasty group demonstrated significantly earlier weight-bearing (5.94 vs 23.68 days) and superior postoperative Harris hip scores (91.37 vs 86.14).
  • Complication rates were comparable, with 2 dislocations in the arthroplasty group and 5 fixation failures in the plate-screw group.

Conclusions:

  • Hip arthroplasty is a preferable treatment for intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients over 80 years old with osteoporosis.
  • This approach leads to faster functional recovery and better hip function compared to internal fixation.
  • Further research may explore long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness.