Publications by authors named "Ragnhild Loven Kirkeboe"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates outcomes of a combined surgical approach using open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) for treating acetabular fractures in older patients with osteoporosis, as these fractures often lead to poor recovery.
- - Out of 48 patients treated between 2000 and 2019, the average age was 68, and the majority experienced fractures from falls; the follow-up revealed a mean Harris Hip Score of 83 after one year, indicating good functional recovery for many.
- - While the combined procedure showed promising results, it also posed a notable risk of complications, particularly infections, with seven patients requiring further surgery by the study's end.
Background: Operative treatment of acetabular fractures generally yields good results, but several authors report up to 15-20% of patients developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (OA). Previous studies have shown that total hip arthroplasty (THA) following post-traumatic OA have inferior results compared to THA for primary OA. The aim of this study was to report on long-term outcome of THA following acetabular fracture, compared to primary OA.
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