Short Report

The BHU bicentric bipolar prosthesis in fracture neck femur in active elderly

Anil K Rai , Rakesh Agarwal , Saurabh Singh and Ratnav Ratan

Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India

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Journal of Trauma Management & Outcomes 2008, 2:7doi:10.1186/1752-2897-2-7

Published:	25 September 2008

Abstract

Background

55 BHU bicentric bipolar hemiarthroplasties were reviewed after a mean follow up of 4 years (range 1–5 years). Patients with displaced subcapital fractures were selected for operation on the basis of good mobility before the fracture. Object of the study was to see the efficacy of BHU bipolar prostheses and functional outcome.

Results

There were no incidences of dislocation. Modified Harris hip scoring system scoring system was used which included sitting crosslegged and squatting in view of the sociocultural needs of the patients of Indian subcontinent. Modified Harris hip scoring system 89% had a good or excellent result and 94% had no or only occasional pain. Majority of the patients returned to their prefracture activity.

Conclusion

Thus at follow up of 4 year the BHU bicentric bipolar prosthesis has been shown to be a good option for intracapsular fractures of neck femur with encouraging results.