In an elderly patient, which of the following types of hip fracture is managed most often with hemireplacement of the hip (hemiarthroplasty)?
A)Noncomminuted intertrochanteric fracture
B)Displaced subcapital (intracapsular) fracture
C)Unstable subtrochanteric fracture
D)Hemiarthroplasty is equally indicated for intracapsular and extracapsular fractures.

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Displaced subcapital (intracapsular) fractures are often managed with hemireplacement of the hip in elderly patients because they have poor blood supply and are likely to heal poorly with internal fixation. Noncomminuted intertrochanteric fractures may be managed with internal fixation, and unstable subtrochanteric fractures may require a total hip replacement. Hemiarthroplasty is not equally indicated for all types of fractures.

In an Elderly Patient, Which of the Following Types of Hip