Hemiarthroplasty for Hemodialysis Patients

The results of hemiarthroplasty for 18 hemodialysis patients are reported. There were 17 cases of femoral neck fractures and 1 case of aseptic necrosis of the femoral head. Subjects were followed-up for an average of 25 months. A retrospective analysis of the outcomes in 18 patients showed a return to the preinjury ambulatory status in 33per cent. 6 patients had died. In 2 patients loosening of the stem was observed.