Mapping quantitative trait loci for cross-sectional geometry at the femoral neck.

A genome-wide linkage scan was performed in a sample of 79 multiplex pedigrees to identify genomic regions linked to femoral neck cross-sectional geometry. Potential quantitative trait loci were detected at several genomic regions, such as 10q26, 20p12-q12, and chromosome X. INTRODUCTION: Bone geometry is an important determinant of bone strength and osteoporotic fractures. Previous studies have shown that femoral neck cross-sectional geometric variables are under genetic controls. To identify genetic loci underlying variation in femoral neck cross-sectional geometry, we conducted a whole genome linkage scan for four femoral neck cross-sectional geometric variables in 79 multiplex white pedigrees. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1816 subjects from 79 pedigrees were genotyped with 451 microsatellite markers across the human genome. We performed linkage analyses on the entire data, as well as on men and women separately. RESULTS: Significant linkage evidence was identified at 10q26 for buckling ratio (LOD = 3.27) and Xp11 (LOD = 3.45) for cortical thickness. Chromosome region 20p12-q12 showed suggestive linkage with cross-sectional area (LOD = 2.33), cortical thickness (LOD = 2.09), and buckling ratio (LOD = 1.94). Sex-specific linkage analyses further supported the importance of 20p12-q12 for cortical thickness (LOD = 2.74 in females and LOD = 1.88 in males) and buckling ratio (LOD = 5.00 in females and LOD = 3.18 in males). CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first genome-wide linkage scan searching for quantitative trait loci underlying femoral neck cross-sectional geometry in humans. The identification of the genes responsible for bone geometric variation will improve our knowledge of bone strength and aid in development of diagnostic approaches and interventions for osteoporotic fractures.     

老年女性股骨颈骨折妇科相关危险因素分析

目的探讨老年女性骨质疏松性股骨颈骨折的危险因素,为早期准确预测其骨质疏松股骨颈骨折提供客观依据。方法采用病例对照研究方法,选择150例年龄60岁的骨质疏松性股骨颈骨折女性患者作为骨折组,同时在周边地区随机选取150例年龄相当的无股骨颈骨折的老年女性作为对照组。通过问卷调查的方法,调查两组年龄、初潮年龄、绝经年龄、怀孕次数、生产次数、母乳喂养时间、体重指数等妇科相关情况。采用Logistic回归分析的方法对影响股骨颈骨折的因素进行分析。结果对照组与骨折组的初潮年龄、绝经年龄、怀孕次数、生产次数、母乳喂养时间、体重指数比较差异均有统计学意义(P0.05或P0.01),其中老年女性骨质疏松性股骨颈骨折的发生与初潮年龄、怀孕次数、生产次数、母乳喂养时间呈正相关(P0.05或P0.01),与绝经年龄、体重指数呈负相关(P0.01)。结论初潮晚、绝经早、孕产次数多、母乳喂养时间长、体重指数低可能是老年女性骨质疏松性股骨颈骨折的重要危险因素。     

Fracture of the femoral neck, the risk of serious underlying pathology

Between 1997 and 2003, a total of 2223 patients presented to our hospital with the neck of femur fracture. This retrospective study examines the histological results of 90 patients (4%) suspected of having a fracture associated with serious underlying pathology. The mean age at the time of fracture was 80 years (44-97). The patients were divided into four groups. Group I: 34 patients with fracture without history of fall or trauma. Group II: 21 patients with suspicious lesions on the standard pelvic radiograph taken on admission. Group III: 27 patients with past history of malignancy without known bone metastases. Group IV: 8 patients with past history of malignancy and known bone metastases. None of the patients in groups I and II had significant abnormalities other than osteoporosis. Four patients (15%) in group III and six patients (75%) in group IV had metastases on histological examination. It is concluded that only groups III and IV are likely to have fractures due to metastatic disease.     

压力侧和张力侧股骨颈皮质粉碎是股骨颈骨折术后无菌性坏死的独立危险因素

目的:探讨股骨颈骨折闭合复位内固定术后发生股骨头无菌性坏死的相关影响因素.方法:2009年1月至2016年1月,采用闭合复位3枚中空拉力螺钉内固定治疗236例股骨颈骨折患者,男111例,女125例;年龄19～89(50.17±12.88)岁.根据随访结果分析其发生股骨头无菌性坏死的相关性.对年龄、性别、损伤侧、体重、损...     

Risk factors for osteoporosis are common in young and middle-aged patients with femoral neck fractures regardless of trauma mechanism

Background and purpose There have been few prospective studies examining young and middle-aged patients with hip fracture. We therefore investigated background data, risk factors, and the trauma mechanism in young and middle-aged patients with femoral neck fracture.

Patients and methods 185 patients, 27 young (20–49 years old) and 158 middle-aged (50–69 years old) were prospectively included in a multicenter study lasting 3 years. Background data and risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture were obtained, and the type of injury was classified as low-energy trauma, high-energy trauma, or sports injury.

Results In the young age group, the fracture occurred because of low-energy trauma in two-fifths of patients and because of sport injury in two-fifths of patients. The rest occurred because of high-energy trauma. The corresponding proportions for the middle-aged group were four-fifths, one tenth, and one tenth (p < 0.001). There was a higher proportion of men (19/27) in the young group than in the middle-aged group (69/158) (p = 0.001). One fifth of the young patients were smokers as compared to two-fifths in the middle-age group (p = 0.04). One quarter of the patients reported high-volume alcohol drinking, with no difference between the two groups. Furthermore, three-quarters of the young patients and four-fifths of the middle-aged patients had one or more risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture.

Interpretation A minority of patients in each age group had high-energy trauma as the cause of their femoral neck fracture. Lifestyle factors and other non-trauma-related risk factors appear to have been important contributors to the occurrence of femoral neck fracture in both age groups.     

Sexual dimorphism of femoral neck cross-sectional bone geometry in athletes and non-athletes: a hip structural analysis study

The characterisation of bone geometry in male and female athletes may increase our understanding of how physical loading may enhance bone strength in both sexes. This study investigated sexual dimorphism in hip geometry of athletes and age- and sex-matched non-athletes. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of the left proximal femur was performed in 62 male (n = 31; 30.2 ± 4.6 years) and female (n = 31; 27.9 ± 5.2 years) competitive endurance runners, and 36 male (n = 18; 28.7 ± 5.8 years) and female (n = 18; 29.1 ± 5.3 years) non-athletes. The hip structural analysis programme determined areal bone mineral density (aBMD), bone area (BA), hip axis length, cross-sectional area (CSA), and cross-sectional moment of inertia (CSMI) of the femoral neck. Strength indices were derived from the femoral strength index (FSI) (Yoshikawa et al., J Bone Miner Res 9:1053-1064, 1994). Despite similar size-adjusted aBMD, sexual dimorphism was apparent for BA, CSA and CSMI, with superior values in men compared to women (P < 0.01). FSI was greater in male and female athletes than non-athletes (P < 0.01). From all groups, results in male athletes inferred greatest resistance to axial (CSA) and bending loads (FSI). Estimates of bone strength (FSI) were greater in female athletes than male and female non-athletes, supporting the osteogenic value of regular loading of the hip.     

A study of risk factor in osteoporosis, femoral neck fracture and colles' fracture]

This work studied risk factors of osteoporosis, femoral neck fracture and Colles' fracture. The results were compared with those of a healthy group. Milk intake was frequent in the healthy group, but rare in the femoral neck fracture or Colles' fracture group. Most of osteoporosis and femoral neck fracture group were bed ridden, or stayed indoors for a long time before injury. They weighed less and were thin as compared to the healthy group. Decrease of activities of daily living and less body weight were risk factors of osteoporosis and femoral neck fracture, but these risk factors were more predominant in the femoral neck fracture than osteoporosis group. In this study, 74.4% of the patients with femoral neck fracture also had osteoporosis and 33.3% with Colles' fracture had osteoporosis. Colles' fracture was related to injury force and femoral neck fracture was found to be closely related to osteoporosis.     

Prevalence of osteoporosis and its reproductive risk factors among Jordanian women: a cross-sectional study

Extensive differences in the osteoporosis epidemiological pattern among geographic and ethnic groups have been reported. The evidence concerning association of multiple pregnancies, lactations, and other menstrual history factors with low bone mineral density (BMD) remains inconclusive. Previous local studies addressing these issues in Jordan are very restricted. We present a cross-sectional study of Jordanian women who visited outpatient clinics between August 2000 and August 2002 at two community hospitals in Amman City. BMD measurement was performed for all subjects, while comprehensive appraisal of clinical issues related to reproductive status and past medical history was carried out using a structured questionnaire administered to 50% of the subjects. We also attempted to examine the current hypothesis of possible influence of hyperlipidemia and thyroid abnormalities on decreased BMD. According to WHO criteria, 119 (29.6%) were identified as having osteoporosis, 176 (43.8%) were osteopenic, and 107 (26.6%) had normal BMD. The multiple-linear regression analyses at different bone sites revealed that age, years of menopause, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) have strong independent associations with decreased BMD at all lumbar and femoral neck regions. The negative effect associated with number of children (live births) and frequency of lactations was only evident at femoral neck. Although years of menstruation, age at menopause, days of menstrual cycle, number of pregnancies, and duration of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) were positively correlated with BMD, they had weaker associations than previous variables. Moreover, in the final multivariable logistic regression model, variables which rendered significantly independent risk factors after adjustment for age and BMI were: current smokers of more that 25 cigarettes/day, postmenopausal women irrespective of HRT use, menopausal years of 5 year intervals, natural early menopause, gastrointestinal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and thyroid replacement therapy. Ever-lactation, frequent lactation of 4 or more times, duration of lactation interval of 1–6 months and clinical hyperthyroidism were significant protective factors. Hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy, premature ovarian failure, gravidity, menstrual flow pattern, family history of osteoporosis, clinical hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, HRT, and corticosteroids therapy were not independent predictors of osteoporosis among our population. It was concluded that the prevalence of this worldwide public health problem among the Jordanian female population is extremely high, and is even found in younger age categories compared to previous international surveys. Though, the number of pregnancies in our multiparous female population showed a negative impact on femoral neck BMD, no evidence of increased risk of osteoporosis among ever-pregnant women was noted. Conversely, the current data analysis highlight many potential risk factors including associated medical illnesses, and other hormonal alterations experienced during menopausal period. Therefore, increased health awareness and intensive screening programs are mandatory for early detection of low bone mass.     

全髋表面置换术后发生股骨颈狭窄非手术相关危险因素分析

[目的]探讨全髋表面置换术(resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip,RSAH)术后发生股骨颈狭窄的非手术相关危险因素.[方法]回顾性分析行全髋表面置换术的患者53例(61髋),男31例,女22例;年龄26 ～ 54岁,平均45.3岁;体重指数(RMI)为20.4～37.8,平均为27.4.按病因学分类:股骨头坏死22例(26髋),先天性髋关节发育不良13例(15髋),骨性关节炎10例(12髋)和创伤性关节炎8例(8髋).观察术后股骨颈狭窄发生情况并分组,股骨颈狭窄率≥5％纳入研究组,＜5％列入对照组.对可能导致股骨颈狭窄的17个变量进行单因素分析,对差异有统计学意义的变量进行多因素非条件logistic回归分析.[结果]将37例(43髋)狭窄率＞0％且＜5％和未狭窄的病例纳入对照组;将16例(18髋)狭窄率≥5％的病例,纳入研究组.在研究组中,2例在术后1年于股骨头杯柄周围1、3区出现透光线;1例于术后2年出现假体松动、移位.单因素分析显示,体重指数、患髋疾病、颈干角、头颈比、股骨头囊肿大小及股骨假体柄固定方式6个变量差异有统计学意义(P值均＜0.05);多因素分析显示,患髋疾病、颈干角、头颈比为独立危险因素(P值均＜0.05).[结论]髋关节原发病的诊断、头颈比、颈干角是全髋表面置换术术后股骨颈狭窄发生的非手术独立危险因素.     

Quantitative ultrasound and bone mineral density are equally strongly associated with risk factors for osteoporosis.

Because resources do not allow all women to be screened for osteoporosis, clinical risk factors are often used to identify those individuals at increased risk of fracture who are then assessed by bone densitometry. The aim of this study was to compare calcaneal quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and axial bone mineral density (BMD) T and Z scores in a large group of women, some with no clinical risk factors and others with one or more risk factors for osteoporosis. The study population consisted of 1115 pre- and postmenopausal women. A subgroup of 530 women was used to construct reference data for calculating T and Z scores. A total of 786 women was found to have one or more of the following risk factors: (i) atraumatic fracture since the age of 25 years, (ii) report of X-ray osteopenia, (iii) predisposing medical condition or use of therapy known to affect bone metabolism, (iv) premature menopause before the age of 45 years or a history of amenorrhea of longer than 6 months duration, (v) family history of osteoporosis, (vi) body mass index (BMI) <20 kg/m2, and (vii) current smoking habit. Calcaneal broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA) and speed of sound (SOS) measurements were performed on a Hologic Sahara and a DTUone and BMD was measured at the spine and hip using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The Z score decrements associated with the seven risk factors calculated using multivariate regression analysis were similar for QUS and BMD measurements. Z score decrements (mean of BMD and QUS measurements combined) associated with a history of atraumatic fracture (-0.67), X-ray osteopenia (-0.36), a family history of osteoporosis (-0.23), and a low BMI (-0.53) were all statistically significant compared with women with no risk factors. Z score decrements associated with a medical condition or use of therapy known to affect bone metabolism, a premature menopause or prolonged amenorrhea, or those who were current smokers were not significantly different from zero. As the number of risk factors present in each individual increased, the mean Z score decrements became more negative, increasing from -0.28 for women with one risk factor to -1.19 for those with four or more risk factors. QUS and BMD measurements yielded similar mean Z scores for women with one, two, three, or more than four risk factors. Using the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria to diagnose osteoporosis for BMD measurements and revised diagnostic criteria for QUS, approximately one-third of postmenopausal women aged 50+ years with clinical risk factors were classified as osteoporotic compared with only 12% of women without clinical risk factors. Over two-thirds of postmenopausal women with risk factors were classified as osteopenic or osteoporotic and approximately 28% were classified as normal. The proportion of women classified into each diagnostic category was similar for BMD and QUS. In conclusion, clinical risk factors for osteoporosis affected calcaneal BUA and SOS Z score measurements to the same extent as axial BMD Z score measurements. Provided revised diagnostic criteria are adopted for QUS, similar proportions of postmenopausal women are identified as osteopenic or osteoporotic as with BMD.     

股骨颈骨折内固定术后股骨头坏死与血清骨代谢及血管活性因子的关系及危险因素探究

目的:研究股骨颈骨折内固定术后股骨头坏死与血清骨代谢、血管活性因子的关系并分析危险因素.方法:选择2016年4月至2019年4月接受复位内固定手术的150例股骨颈骨折患者,男83例,女67例;根据术后是否发生股骨头坏死分为坏死组32例和非坏死组118例,检测术前及术后1、3、5d时的血清Ⅰ型胶原羧基端肽β特殊序列(β-...     

Changes in cross-sectional geometry of the distal femoral metaphysis associated with inflammatory arthritis are reduced by a bisphosphonate (zoledronate).

An increased risk of fracture is a feature of rheumatoid arthritis and of animal models of inflammatory arthritis. We examined geometrical changes in the metaphyseal cortex of the distal femur in an animal model of inflammatory arthritis. Additionally, we examined the effect of a bisphosphonate in preventing these changes. Five groups of rabbits were studied: normal controls, those with inflammatory arthritis, and three groups with arthritis treated with bisphosphonate. To determine geometrical properties, image analysis was performed on digitized cross sections of the femoral metaphyseal cortices. The results demonstrated that the posterior cortical wall was significantly less thick in rabbits with arthritis than in normal rabbits and in the rabbits in the three bisphosphonate treatment groups (p < 0.05). Moment of inertia about the lateral-medial axis was reduced in rabbits with arthritis compared with normal rabbits (p < 0.05). Cross-sectional area was not significantly different between groups. The changes suggest a mechanism of weakening of bone in arthritis; when the results are coupled with results of previous porosity studies, severe directional weakness is apparent. Bisphosphonate was effective in preserving bone integrity in inflammatory arthritis.     

Fixation of intracapsular fractures of the femoral neck in young patients: risk factors for failure

The aim of this study was to determine the comorbid risk factors for failure in young patients who undergo fixation of a displaced fracture of the femoral neck. We identified from a prospective database all such patients ≤ 60 years of age treated with reduction and internal fixation. The main outcome measures were union, failure of fixation, nonunion and the development of avascular necrosis. There were 122 patients in the study. Union occurred in 83 patients (68%) at a mean follow-up of 58 months (18 to 155). Complications occurred in 39 patients (32%) at a mean of 11 months (0.5 to 39). The rate of nonunion was 7.4% (n = 9) and of avascular necrosis was 11.5% (n = 14). Failures were more common in patients over 40 years of age (p = 0.03). Univariate analysis identified that delay in time to fixation (> 24 hours), alcohol excess and pre-existing renal, liver or respiratory disease were all predictive of failure (all p < 0.05). Of these, alcohol excess, renal disease and respiratory disease were most predictive of failure on multivariate analysis. Younger patients with fractures of the femoral neck should be carefully evaluated for comorbidities that increase the risk of failure after reduction and fixation. In patients with a history of alcohol abuse, renal or respiratory disease, arthroplasty should be considered as an alternative treatment.     

Morbidity and mortality following fractures of the femoral neck and trochanteric region: analysis of risk factors

A retrospective review of casenotes with patient review at 3 years was carried out of 405 patients who had surgery for fracture of the femoral neck (including the trochanteric region). The operative management consisted of either internal fixation (61%), hemiarthroplasty (38%), or total arthroplasty (1%). Medical complications developed in 30% of patients; surgical complications developed in 14%. The mortality rate was greater for the first 9 months after operation, but thereafter approached the rate found in the general population (matched for age and sex). Followup 3 years postoperatively recorded 50% of patients still alive. Factors associated with death within the first postoperative year included increasing age, male sex, and the presence of dementia or congestive cardiac failure. Of the survivors, 55% described unlimited range of mobility but 32% reported only poor mobility (progressive dementia being the most common cause). Factors associated with poor mobility were increasing age, female sex, placement in an institution, and the presence of dementia or cerebrovascular insufficiency. Transfer to the specialist rehabilitation ward postoperatively was associated with significantly improved survival and mobility.     

What makes fixation of femoral neck fractures fail? A systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors

IntroductionThis systematic review aims to provide an overview of predictors for failure of treatment of displaced femoral neck fracture (dFNF) with internal fixation and quantify their risk of fixation failure in a meta-analysis.Patients and methodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EMCare were searched for original studies published from January 2000, including adult patients with an internally fixated dFNF, that reported data on predictors for fixation failure defined as revision surgery due to non-union, avascular femoral head necrosis or cut-out of implant. RevMan version 5 software was used to pool univariable Odds Ratio's (OR) for predictors of fixation failure by means of a random effects model.ResultsThis review included 16 articles (15 articles cohort studies and one randomised trial). Twenty-four predictors for fixation failure were identified and analysed, 16 of which were evaluated in just one study. Data of 7 predictors were pooled in a meta-analysis. Female sex (OR 1.78, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.26–2.52), smoking (OR 3.64, 95% CI 1.68–7.91), age >50 years (OR 3.64, 95% CI 1.68–7.91), inadequate fracture reduction (OR 2.28, 95% CI 1.62–3.22), fixation with cannulated screws (CS) or pins compared to fixed angle devices (OR 2.16, 95% CI 1.03–4.54) were identified as significant predictors for fixation failure.ConclusionThis study can help surgeons to choose the preferred treatment for patients with a dFNF and substantiate future algorithms and guidelines for treatment of FNF.     

股骨颈骨折术后股骨头坏死率及相关危险因素的Meta分析

目的: 研究2000年以后的成人股骨颈骨折患者内固定术后股骨头坏死发生率及相关危险因素以识别股骨头坏死高危人群。方法: 检索PubMed、Medline、The Cochrane Library、中国知网、万方和维普数据库,收集2000年1月1日至2020年7月1日期间有关股骨颈骨折术后股骨头坏死及其危险因素的全部研究,根据入选和排除标准剔除不符合要求的研究。使用Endnote X9和Excel 2019进行文献提取、管理以及数据录入,利用R Studio 3.6.5软件进行Meta分析。通过亚组分析、敏感性分析和发表偏倚检测来研究异质性来源及评估结果的可靠性。结果: 共纳入16篇文献,包括5 521例股骨颈骨折患者。Meta分析结果显示成人股骨颈骨折内固定术后股骨头坏死发生率为14.5%[95%CI(0.126-0.165)]。骨折移位情况[OR=0.27,95%CI(0.21-0.35)]和复位质量[OR=0.15,95%CI(0.09-0.27)]是股骨头坏死相关危险因素。亚组率分析结果显示:非移位型骨折坏死率为6.2%[95%CI(0.051-0.077)],移位型骨折坏死率为20.4%[95%CI(0.166-0.249)];骨折复位良好坏死率为8.3%[95%CI(0.072-0.095)],骨折复位不良坏死率为35.5%[95%CI(0.233-0.500)]。纳入的文献一致性较好,不存在发表偏倚。结论: 2000年以后的成人股骨颈骨折内固定术后股骨头总坏死率有所下降,而移位型骨折和复位质量不良的患者坏死率仍处于较高水平。由于各原始文献对受伤至手术时间间隔的划分不一致,没有对该指标进行分析。     

Transient osteoporosis and osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Risk factors, classification and differential diagnosis

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head usually affects patients in their third to fifth decade of life. Common risk factors are alcohol, nicotine, corticosteroids, hyperlipidaemia and hypercoagulability. Depending on the stage of the osteonecrosis, the diagnosis is confirmed by radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging or scintigraphy. The ARCO classification (Association Research Circulation Osseous), which is based on older classifications recommended by Ficat/Arlet, Steinberg, Koo or Marcus/Enneking, is a valuable prognostic tool for finding an adequate treatment option. Transient osteoporosis of the hip is controversially discussed as a pre-stage of osteonecrosis or a self-limiting condition based on reflex dystrophy. Conservative and operative treatment options are reported in the literature. Recently published data favour core decompression as an effective procedure for early stage osteonecrosis and transient osteoporosis.     

人工股骨头置换与动力髋螺钉治疗老年股骨颈基底部骨折并骨质疏松的疗效比较

目的 分析人工股骨头置换术(artificial femoral head replacement,AFHR)与动力髋螺钉(dynamic hip screw,DHS)内固定在治疗老年股骨颈基底部骨折并骨质疏松患者中的应用,对比两者在疗效上的差异.方法 回顾性分析我科2008年6月至2014年6月期间收治的47例老年骨质疏松股骨颈基底部骨折患者,按照手术方式进行分组:AFHR组22例,DHS组25例.详细记录并比较两组患者术中的出血量、术后引流量、手术时间、手术前后血红蛋白量以及术后第6、12个月髋关节功能的Harris 评分.根据骨盆平片及患髋侧位X线片观察股骨假体及钢板周围骨质的变化情况.结果 AFHR组的术中出血量、术后引流量、手术时间、手术前后血红蛋白量以及术后髋关节功能Harris评分优于DHS组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论 对于合并有骨质疏松的股骨颈基底部骨折的老年患者,AFHR手术时间短、出血少、近期髋关节功能恢复良好,临床效果较DHS更具优势.     

Bipolar cemented hip hemiarthroplasty in patients with femoral neck fracture who are on hemodialysis is associated with risk of stem migration

Background and purpose Femoral neck fractures are considerably more common in patients on hemodialysis than in the general population. We determined the outcome of bipolar hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture in patients with long-term hemodialysis and compared it with that of a matched-paired group of patients with intact renal function.Methods We analyzed 26 bipolar hemiarthroplasties in 23 hemodialysed patients with a mean age of 56 (41–78) years who were followed for mean 3.6 (1–8) years. These cases were matched for age, sex, and BMI with 26 patients with femoral neck fractures and normal renal function. The mean follow-up time in the control group was 7 (5–10) years. As primary surgery for their femoral neck fracture, all patients had a bipolar hemiarthroplasty with a 28-mm metal-polyethylene internal articulation and a cemented stem.Results The mortality rate was 21% in the hemodialysed group and 4% in the control group (p = 0.005). The bipolar head migrated in 1 patient in the hemodialysed group but in none of the patients in the case-matched group. In the hemodialysed group, 8 stems migrated and 3 of these were revised, whereas in the control group 3 stems migrated and 2 were revised. The stem migration in the hemodialysed group was not preceded by the development of osteolysis or radiolucent lines at the bone-cement interface. The cumulative survival for prosthesis migration as endpoint was 44% at 5 years in the hemodialysed group and 96% in the control group (p = 0.03).Interpretation The main mode of failure of cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasties in hemodialysed patients is stem migration, due to failure of the bone-cement interface.