Search for dissertations about: "displaced femoral neck fracture"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words displaced femoral neck fracture.
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1. Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures : A prospective randomized study of clinical outcome, nutrition and costs
Abstract : Displaced femoral neck fractures comprise more than a third of all hip fractures. There is controversy as to the optimal treatment. Despite attempts to improve the methods for internal fixation, complication rates have been almost unchanged: 20-40% non-union and late segmental collapse in another 10-20%. READ MORE
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2. Old people with femoral neck fracture : delirium, malnutrition and surgical methods - an intervention program
Abstract : Hip fracture is a global and a growing public health problem. More women than men sustain hip fractures, the incidence increases exponentially with age and mean age is above 80. About one third of hip-fracture patients suffer from dementia and are prone to develop acute confusional state (delirium). READ MORE
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3. Aspects on treatment of femoral neck fractures : studies on treatment methods, surgical approach and external validity
Abstract : Femoral neck fracture (FNF) is a great challenge for today´s health care and is associated with high mortality and morbidity in the elderly. In the short term several studies in the literature have demonstrated improved hip function, quality of life and fewer re-operations in elderly patients treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA) instead of internal fixation (IF). READ MORE
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4. Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture. Results of a nationwide implementation
Abstract : Hip fractures are devastating for the individual and a substantial economic burden for society. The treatment for displaced femoral neck fracture is a choice between internal fixation, total hip arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty. READ MORE
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5. Femoral neck fractures. Aspects on treatment and outcome
Abstract : Hip fractures are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients, with a high risk of functional impairment and institutionalization. The incidence and number of hip fractures have increased during the recent decades and hip fractures consume considerable health-care resources. READ MORE