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Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for the RCT Comparing Total Hip Arthroplasty and Hemiarthroplasty
| Inclusion criteria |
| Age ≥80 years |
| Acute (<36 hr) displaced femoral neck fracture |
| Independent walker |
| Absence of cognitive impairment (SPMSQ score, 8-10 points) |
| Exclusion criteria for RCT |
| Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in fractured hip |
| Pathological fracture |
| Non-walker |
| Substance abuse |
| Other reason deemed unsuitable for participation (i.e., medical condition) |
