Muhammad Siraj, Riaz Mahmood Khan, Malik Javeed Iqbal, Khawar Kamran, Mushtaq Hussain, Shams.
The Outcome of Hemiarthroplasty for Neck of Femur Fractures in Terms of Harris Hip Score.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;7(3):811-4.

Aim: To evaluate the outcome of hemiarthroplasty after neck of femur fracture in terms of Harris Hip Score. Methods: This Quasi experimental study was carried out at Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar from 16th April 2007 to 15th April 2009. The study included a total of 62 patients. Patients were included in the study if they had acute neck of femur fracture and were 60 years or older at the time of presentation. All the patients underwent Austin Moore hemiarthroplasty. Patients were followed for a total of one year. The outcome of hemiarthroplasty was assessed using the Harris Hip Score. Results: The mortality at one year was 7 cases (11%). The Average Harris hip score was 71.4 ranging from 43 to 91. The Harris hip score in male patients averaged 72.8 while in females 70.6. Conclusion: Hemiarthroplasty remains a useful mode of treatment for fracture neck of femur in patients aged 60 years and above. The Harris Hip score provides and easy and effective tool in assessment of outcome after hip surgery.

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