Online ISSN: 2515-8260

To Evaluate the Outcome of Neck of Femur Fracture Treated by Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty in COVID-19-positive patients :- A Retrospective Study

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Dr. Sijo Joseph Pakalomattom , Dr. Venatius Varghese , Dr. A M Georgekutty , Dr. Faizal Ali A A , Dr. Salil Mohammmed

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Background: Orthopaedic trauma surgery focused mainly on femoral fragility fractures in the elderly, since the “lockdown” began on March 23, 2020 in our country. Proximal femur fractures carry a high mortality rate due the age and complications. Thus, orthopaedic surgeons face the daily dilemma of performing life-saving surgery on patients who, have severe respiratory compromise, have a higher risk of peri-operative death. The optimal surgical treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures is still debated. Hemiarthroplasty4 contributes to early ambulation and good functional recovery. Determining mortality and risk factors for adverse outcomes for patients with COVID-19 and a concurrent hip fracture is of great importance, as it can improve clinical pathways, perioperative management, and resource allocation

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