Cement-free management of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients with poor cardiopulmonary prognosis
Knipprath, J.; Müller, A.; Gaevert, M.
Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress 113: 981-982
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0942-2854 PMID: 9102045 Document Number: 455807
The use of acrylic bone cement in the treatment of femoral neck fractures with prosthetic implants is associated with a high complication rate in patients suffering from cardiopulmonary problems. This type of patient can be treated with a cementless hip prosthesis without the danger of a cardiovascular depression occurring. The cementless operating technique produces a good primary stability even where bone quality is poor and, therefore, immediate post-operative limitations on weight bearing are not required.