Is there a Significant Difference in Surgery and Outcomes between Unipolar and Bipolar Hip Hemiarthroplasty? A Retrospective Study of a Single Institution in Singapore

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim was to compare outcomes differences between unipolar and bipolar hip hemiarthroplasty in one institution for the local geriatric population. Methodology: A retrospective review of 291 patients aged 70 and above who underwent hip hemiarthroplasty for neck of femur fracture from February 2004 to November 2006 was performed. Results: Operative time was lower in the unipolar group. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of superficial wound infection, d