Clinical Evidence Fractured Neck of Femur
Clinical evidence for the use of COPAL® G+C, a high-dose dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement, for prosthesis fixation after fractured neck of femur.
Prosthetic Arthroplasty in Fractured Neck of Femur
Proximal fractures of the neck of femur (FNOF) are typical injuries within the elderly.1,2,3 Immediate restoration of weight-bearing capacity and prevention of complications – particularly of surgical site infection (SSI) – are very important. Cemented hemiarthroplasty represents a good surgical treatment option, particularly for patients with reduced mobility, cognition and/or reduced life expectancy.4
Application of a dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement (DALBC) such as COPAL® G+C can lower the risk of periprosthetic joint infection and its sequelae in vulnerable patients effectively.4
