[Hip arthroplasty as a chance to improve quality of life in eldery group of patients.]

Hip arthroplasty outcomes for «difficult» eldery group of patient, aged 75-89 years, with femoral neck pseudarthrosis were analyzed. All patients were divided into 3 groups depending on the type of treatment (surgical or conservative) and terms of the removal of previously implanted metal constructions (before or during surgical procedure). Good and satisfactory results by Harris hip score were achieved in 94,8% of observations. The reasons of postoperative complications were considered for every group of patients.