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CORR Insights®: Does THA Offer Clinically Important Benefits Over Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture in Patients Age 65 Years or Older? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research·August 25, 2026·PMID 42641042
Why it mattersFemoral neck fractures in older adults are common and disabling; choosing between THA and hemiarthroplasty affects function, complications, and reoperation risk. This commentary helps orthopedic surgeons interpret the meta-analysis and consider whether THA's potential benefits justify its use in this population.
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