An estimated 1.6 million patients sustain a hip fracture every year, about half of these are intracapsular femoral neck fractures. A femoral neck fracture is a life changing event for any patient, and the risk of disability, increased dependence and death is substantial. The main treatment options for displaced femoral neck fractures are internal fixation and arthroplasty. It is established that there are more complications and reoperations after internal fixation, but there is no consensus about which procedure that gives best functional results.
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Harris Hip Score at 4, 12 and 24 months
Barthel ADL Index at 4, 12 and 24 months
Eq-5d (Euroqol) at 4, 12 and 24 months