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Editorial
. 2007 Dec 15;335(7632):1220-1.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39392.353090.80. Epub 2007 Dec 4.

Treatment of displaced intracapsular hip fractures in elderly patients

Martyn Parker
Editorial

Treatment of displaced intracapsular hip fractures in elderly patients

Martyn Parker. BMJ. .

Abstract

Arthroplasty improves function and has a lower reoperation rate than internal fixation

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: MJP has been reimbursed for expenses when attending symposiums and product design meetings organised by manufacturers of implants for internal fixation and for arthroplasty.

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