Hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis

HA provided superior early functional outcome and a reduced relative risk of mechanical complications at the cost of increased intraoperative burden, higher early post-operative mortality and SSI risk. IF hence offers lowered intraoperative stress and reduced post-operative morbidity. Surgical choice should ultimately be individualised based on patient priorities and risk profile.