Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Article

Primary Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for Treatment of Unstable Intertrochanteric Fracture of the femur in Elderly patients: Jong Min Sohn, Ju Hae Jahng, Nan Kyung Ha, Seong Tae Cho, Kwang Young Choi; J Korean Soc Fract 2003;16(1):37-44. Published online January 31, 2003; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2003.16.1.37

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and advantage of bipolar hemiarthroplasty in treatment of unstable femoral intertrochanteric fracture in elderly patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We reviewed 93 patients and followed up more than one year. Group I(n=34, Singh index <3 with more than 70 year old) were treated by bipolar hemiarthroplasty. Group II(n=20) with same condition were treated by compression hip screw. Group III(n=39, Singh index >4 with more than 70 year old) were treated by compression hip screw.
RESULTS
Group I and III patients showed satisfactory result over than good by merle D 'Aubigne hip rating scale. Among Group II(n=20), 16 cases showed under 'poor 'according to functional scale. Complication was 1 cases in group I, 19 cases in group II and 8 cases in group III.
CONCLUSION
We suggest bipolar hemiarthroplasty as first choice of treatment for osteoporotic elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fracture, especially who have combined medical problems or poor general condition.

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Analysis of Missed Fractures by Bone Scan in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients with Osteoporosis
Tae Hun Lee, Yeong Hyun Lee, Seo Won Kang
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2024; 37(3): 144. CrossRef

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Case Report

Negleeted Displaced Radial Neck Fracture Developed After the Reduction of Posterior Elbow Dislocation: A case report: Eun Sun Moon, Sung Taek Jung, Seong Tae Cho; J Korean Soc Fract 1995;8(4):889-892. Published online October 31, 1995; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1995.8.4.889

Abstract PDF: The complete fracture-separation of proximal radial epiphysis is a comparatively rare injury In the original discription about this injury by Jeffery, the complete displacement of fracture was produced by a result of spontaneous reduction of dislocated elbow after initial nondisplaced fracture of radial neck with dislocation of elbow, We have experienced of development of complete posterior displaced radial neck fracture after reduction of the posterior elbow dislocation.

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