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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·July 20, 2026·PMID 42475480
Why it mattersOrthopedic surgeons managing femoral neck fractures in older adults need clarity on implant choice. This rigorous synthesis resolves prior conflicting evidence by showing THA lacks clinically meaningful functional advantage and carries higher dislocation risk, supporting hemiarthroplasty as the preferred option for most patients.
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