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    Int Orthop. 1992;16(4):344-8.

    The Exeter bipolar prosthesis in the active elderly patient: the results at 7 years.

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    Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom.

    Abstract

    Seventy one Exeter bipolar hemiarthroplasties were reviewed after a mean follow up of 3.2 years (range 1-7 years). Patients with displaced subcapital fractures were selected for operation on the basis of good mobility before the fracture. The operation was well tolerated and the mortality at 1 month and 6 months was 3.7% and 6.5% respectively. Using a newly devised hip scoring system 89% had a good or excellent result and 94% had no or only occasional pain. There was no radiological evidence of acetabular erosion.

    PMID:
    1473887
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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