Abstract

The two principal long term complications of this fracture are non-union and avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The unique vascular supply of the femoral head where the majority of the blood vessels traverses the neck of femur en route to the head is the main reason behind this. Although nonunion is a difficult problem to contend with the surgeon may have some semblance of control over it. This study was conducted at Department of orthopaedics. Patients above the age of 60 years who presented with fracture neck of femur and treated using cemented bipolar prosthesis in the Department of Orthopaedics, were included in the study. After obtaining approval from Hospital Ethics Committee and getting written informed consent from patients. In our study 55% of the patients had less than 350 ml blood loss. 29.5% patients had blood loss between 350-500ml. 15.3% of patients had more than 500ml blood loss of which 7 females and 2 males required blood transfusion. 15 patients (15.3%) were discharged after suture removal (post-operative day 10).All patients were discharged within 2 weeks duration. Delayed cases were those who developed superficial infection which required treatment with IV antibiotics and wound dressing.

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