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Reasons for performing hemiarthroplasty in patients who met the total hip replacement criteria
| Reasons | n | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced age | 22 | Age 80–94 years |
| Co-morbidities / combinations of medical issues | 21 | |
| Surgeon’s preference | 10 | Age 76–88 years |
| Falls / balance, epilepsy, alcohol | 7 | |
| Acute medical issues | 3 | |
| No lower limb arthroplasty surgeon | 3 | Weekend / bank holiday |
| Impaired cognition | 2 | AMTS 8 |
| Not documented | 25 | Age 74–90 years |
