Direct anterior approach versus posterolateral approach hemiarthroplasty for treating femoral neck fractures in the elderly: a prospective controlled study
DAA in hemiarthroplasty does not increase operative time, blood loss, or complications compared to PLA. DAA provides better early postoperative functional outcomes and less limb length discrepancy in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures.
Authors
- Xiaohua Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2763-9165)
- Jian Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6740-8401)
- Wei Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3338-4545)
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Fuzhou Dermatosis Prevention Hospital (CN)
- Fuzhou Pulmonary Hospital of Fujian (CN)
- Fujian Provincial Hospital (CN)
- Fuzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-06552-y
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00