Comparison of functional outcome of bipolar hip arthroplasty and total hip replacement in displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly in a developing country: a 2-year prospective study.

Purpose: To compare the short-term functional outcome between bipolar hip arthroplasty (BHA) and total hip replacement (THR) in displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients in a developing country.

Materials And Methods: A prospective study was conducted which included a total of 42 patients of age more than 60 years with closed displaced femoral neck fractures, and the patients were randomized into two groups of 21 patients each and their outcomes were compared.

Results: At 24-month follow-up, patients in BHA group had a mean modified Harris hip score of 83.

Ilizarov hip reconstruction in skeletally mature young patients with chronic unstable hip joints.

Purpose: Hip reconstruction with subtrochanteric valgus extension pelvic support osteotomy and distal femoral osteotomy for lengthening and varus correction is one of the options available for salvage of chronic unstable hips and is also known as Ilizarov hip reconstruction (IHR). This study evaluated the outcomes and complications associated with IHR in skeletally mature young patients.

Methods: Twelve patients (7 males, 5 females) with a mean age of 23 years underwent IHR for chronically dislocated hips due to various causes.