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. 2013 Oct 2;2(10):210-3.
doi: 10.1302/2046-3758.210.2000186. Print 2013.

The Warwick Hip Trauma Evaluation Two -an abridged protocol for the WHiTE Two Study: An embedded randomised trial comparing the Dual-Mobility withpolyethylene cups in hip arthroplasty for fracture

X L Griffin  1 , J McArthur, J Achten, N Parsons, M L Costa
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The Warwick Hip Trauma Evaluation Two -an abridged protocol for the WHiTE Two Study: An embedded randomised trial comparing the Dual-Mobility withpolyethylene cups in hip arthroplasty for fracture

X L Griffin et al. Bone Joint Res. .

Abstract

Fractures of the proximal femur are one of the greatest challenges facing the medical community, constituting a heavy socioeconomic burden worldwide. Controversy exists regarding the optimal treatment for independent patients with displaced intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur. The recognised alternatives are hemiarthroplasty and total hip replacement. At present there is no established standard of care, with both types of arthroplasty being used in many centres. The principal advantages of total hip replacement are a functional benefit over hemiarthroplasty and a reduced risk of revision surgery. The principal criticism is the increased risk of dislocation. We believe that an alternative acetabular component may reduce the risk of dislocation but still provide the functional benefit of total hip replacement in these patients. We therefore propose to investigate the dislocation risk of a dual-mobility acetabular component compared with standard polyethylene component in total hip replacement for independent patients with displaced intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur within the framework of the larger WHiTE (Warwick Hip Trauma Evaluation) Comprehensive Cohort Study. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2013;2:210-13.

Keywords: Frail older adults; Hip fractures; Outcome assessment (Health Care); Protocol; RCT; Randomised controlled trial.

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ICMJE Conflict of Interest:None declared

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