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Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study included patients who underwent primary cemented unipolar hip hemiarthroplasty for FNF during a period of transition in surgical approach (2015\u20132023). Clinical outcomes between the straight lateral and direct anterior approach were compared. Primary outcomes were the mortality and return-to-home rates. Secondary outcomes included perioperative parameters and complications. A subgroup analysis was performed using Fracture Mobility Score (FMS) and Katz activities of daily living (ADL) index to compare functional outcomes. Results: Over a 9-year period, a total of 762 HHA were performed, of which 411 SLA and 333 DAA. Mortality at 90 days (14.1% vs. 8.7%, p = 0.029) and 1 year (26.5% vs. 17.7%, p = 0.005) were significantly higher in the SLA group. Among patients living at home preoperatively, return-to-home after surgery was lower for SLA compared to DAA (23.2% vs. 41.4%, p &lt; 0.001). In terms of complications, SLA had significantly lower rates of periprosthetic joint infections (SLA n = 6 (1.5%) vs. DAA n = 15 (4.6%), p = 0.024). The decline in Katz ADL score at three months was significantly greater in the SLA group than in the DAA group (\u0394Katz ADL \u22120.73 \u00b1 1.57 vs. \u22120.11 \u00b1 1.60, p = 0.036). Conclusions: Transitioning from SLA to DAA in HHA was associated with improved preservation of independent living, higher return-to-home rates and lower 90-day and 1-year mortality. 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