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Lead
Ullevaal University Hospital
Patients are randomised to treatment with cemented or uncemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty. 1mm tantalum markers are inserted in the pelvis during surgery. RSA X-rays and DEXA measurements conducted postoperatively, after 3 and 12 months. Follow-up visits and clinical examination at 3 and 12 months.
Age
65–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Femoral neck fracture
65 years or older
Able to walk independently
You may not be if
Cognitive dysfunction
Infection
Fracture caused by malignant disease
Clareo Health | Radiostereometric Analysis of Acetabular Wear and Periprosthetic Bone Mineral Density Changes in Hemiarthroplasties
