Bone Research
Research conducted at Karolinska Institut, Department of Orthopedics has provided new information about bone research
Published in Elder Law Weekly, July 11th, 2007
Scientists discuss in "A randomised controlled trial comparing bipolar hemiarthroplasty with total hip replacement for displaced intracapsular fractures of the femoral neck in elderly patients" new findings in bone research. According to a study from Stockholm, Sweden, "The best treatment for the active and lucid elderly patient with a displaced intracapsular fracture of the femoral neck is still controversial. Randomised controlled trials have shown that a primary total hip replacement is superior to internal fixation as regards the need for secondary surgery, hip function and health-related quality of life."
"Despite good results achieved with total hip replacement in...
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