Evaluation of visual functions in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture

Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives: We aimed at assessing the visual functions in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture and to compare the results with age-matched controls in this three-year prospective study.

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Key Findings & Data:Patients and methods: Seventy one patients with a history of fall related hip fracture (39 females, 32 males; mean age 76.3±9.7 years; range 64 to 90 years) and who were diagnosed with femoral neck fracture after direct graphy were treated by means of bipolar partial prosthesis and they were contacted postoperatively or prior to discharge to participate in the study.

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Conclusion & Impact:Results: The visual acuity was significantly decreased in the patient group as was stereopsis (p

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters

Abstract

Objectives: We aimed at assessing the visual functions in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture and to compare the results with age-matched controls in this three-year prospective study. Patients and methods: Seventy one patients with a history of fall related hip fracture (39 females, 32 males; mean age 76.3±9.7 years; range 64 to 90 years) and who were diagnosed with femoral neck fracture after direct graphy were treated by means of bipolar partial prosthesis and they were contacted postoperatively or prior to discharge to participate in the study. Visual acuity, depth perception, the presence of cataract in the red reflex were evaluated. A dilated fundus and slit-lamp examination were performed if possible. On completion of the examination, the ophthalmologist documented the causes of any visual impairment found. Control group was comprised of age-matched 40 subjects (22 females, 18 males; mean age 73.2±7.6 years; range 62 to 90 years) who applied to ophtalmology clinic for routine examination. Results: The visual acuity was significantly decreased in the patient group as was stereopsis (p

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Amaç: Bu üç yıllık ileriye yönelik çalışmada femur boyun kırığı olan ileri yaş olgularında görsel fonksiyonlar değerlendirildi ve yaş uyumlu kontrol grubu ile karşılaştırıldı. Hastalar ve yöntemler: Ev içerisinde düşmeye bağlı kalça kırığı öyküsü ile başvuran ve direkt grafilerle femur boyun kırığı tanısı konarak bipolar parsiyel protez ile tedavi edilen 71 femur boyun kırığı olgusu (39 kadın, 32 erkek; ort. yaş 76.3±9.7 yıl; dağılım 64-90 yıl) hastaneden taburcu olmadan önce ya da ameliyat sonrası kontrolleri sırasında çalışmaya alındı. Olguların oftalmolojik muayeneleri sırasında görme keskinliği, derinlik hissi, kırmızı refle testi ile kataraktın varlığı, pupil dilatasyonu sonrasında fundus bulguları değerlendirildi. Uygun olgularda biyomikroskobik muayene yapıldı. Değerlendirme sonrasında görme azlığı nedenleri kaydedildi. Kontrol grubu (22 kadın, 18 erkek; ort. yaş 73.2±7.6 yıl; dağılım 62-90 yıl) göz polikliniğine rutin muayene için başvuran yaş uyumlu 40 olgudan oluşturuldu. Bulgular: Çalışma grubunda görme keskinliği ve derinlik hissinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir azalma saptandı (p

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ARDA, A., ÖNER, A., ÖNER, M., HALICI, M., GÜNEY, A., BİLAL, Ö. (2022). Evaluation of visual functions in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture. Eklem Hastalıkları ve Cerrahisi Dergisi (Eski Adı: Artroplasti Artroskopik Cerrahi Derg.), Cilt: 20 - Sayı: 3, 143–148. https://ajindex.com/articles/498745

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