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Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for eligible study subjects

From: Prospective comparison of the anterior and lateral approach in hemiarthroplasty for hip fractures: a study protocol

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

Age ≥ 70 years

Eligible for total hip arthroplastya

X-ray proven displaced femoral neck

Treated with an uncemented hemiarthroplasty

Fracture (AO type 31 B1-B3)

Incapable of rehabilitation due to severe cognitive impairment

Able to rehabilitate

Incapable of rehabilitation due to pre-existing physical restrictions.

 

Concomitant traumatic comorbidities restricting long-term rehabilitation.

  1. aPatients with an active lifestyle and unrestricted mobilization without walking aids