The procedure of Thompson's hip hemiarthroplasty has been well established since the 1950s and is still widely used for neck of femur fractures. Symptomatic acetabular erosion is a concern, shown to be particularly present after long-term follow-up of active patients. We review the literature and present a unique 47 year follow-up of neck of femur fracture treated with Thompson's hemiarthroplasty.
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