This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Orthopaedics
In the case of a 70-year-old lady with an intracapsular fracture of the neck of femur, the ideal treatment would be - 
Select and explain. 
A. Closed traction, B. Hemiarthropalsty, C. Internal fixation with nail, D. Internal fixation with nail and plate
B: Hemiarthropalsty
Answer: B: Hemiarthropalsty 
Explanation: Treatment of choice in patients 70 years or above is arthroplasty; either hemiarthroplasty (if no pre-existing arthritis) or total hip replacement (if pre-existing arthritis is present).