Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * dislocated hip fracture. * planned cemented hemiarthroplasty. * able to walk, with or without walking aids, prior to the injury. Exclusion Criteria: * young and healthy patients with displaced hip fractures who are recommended total hip arthroplasty or open reduction / internal fixation of the fracture. * patients with severe comorbidity and high risk of cement-related complications who are recommended uncemented hemiarthroplasty (some, but not all, patients with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) grade 4). * not able to give informed consent.