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Unipolar Versus Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures: Is There a Difference
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 06/25/09

Bhattacharyya T et al. - Arthroplasty has been shown to reduce the rate of reoperation after femoral neck fracture. A number of studies have compared the outcomes of unipolar and bipolar arthroplasty. Bipolar arthroplasty has a higher initial cost. However, the long-term results of acetabular wear and need for revision are unknown.

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BMD T-score discriminates trochanteric fractures from unfractured controls, whereas geometry discriminates cervical fracture cases from unfractured controls of similar BMD
Osteoporosis International, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 97%

The Aftermath of Hip Fracture: Discharge Placement, Functional Status Change, and Mortality
American Journal of Epidemiology, 10/22/09 Relevance Score: 95%

Low-energy distal radius fractures in middle-aged and elderly men and women--the burden of osteoporosis and fracture risk
Osteoporosis International, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 95%

Impact of a comanaged geriatric fracture center on short-term hip fracture outcomes
Archives of Internal Medicine, 10/14/09 Relevance Score: 94%

Population-based Canadian hip fracture rates with international comparisons
Osteoporosis International, 10/07/09 Relevance Score: 94%