Evaluation for fracture risk in elderly patients after hemiarthroplasty / 中国组织工程研究

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:For evaluation of risks of periprosthetic fractures in elderly patients aged>75 years old after hemiarthroplasty, we should perform dynamic observation of postoperative physical health status, quality of life, hip function and bone mineral density. Presently, there is lack of general investigation. OBJECTIVE:To provide references for clinical diagnosis and prediction of periprosthetic fractures after hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients. METHODS:On the basis of arranging the exploration results of recent studies on risk factors for periprosthetic fractures of hip joint, we analyzed the monitoring method of scholars concerning fracture-associated risk factors. Simultaneously, in combination of the development of modern inspection sciences, the method was applied in the clinic. Thus, we summarized general evaluation methods with clinical significance for risk factors of prosthesis fracture in elderly patients after hemiarthroplasty. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:For elderly patients with femoral neck or intertrochanteric fracture combined with various medical il ness, hemiarthroplasty is an effective manner presently. Fractures surrounding the prosthesis in elderly patients postoperatively gradual y increased. Once fracture appeared, it would bring a great attack on patients’ spirit, economy and even life. Therefore, early evaluation on the risk factors for fractures surrounding the prosthesis is a necessary measure for preventing and saving this disastrous consequence by selecting general correct prevention and treatment strategies. This wil greatly improve patients’ prognosis and elevated patient’s quality of life and survival rate. Present short-term smal-sample prospective fol ow-up studies suggested that comprehensive dynamic evaluation possibly has a certain clinical significance for the evaluation of risks of fractures after hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients, and deserves further investigations.