Journal article
Shortening after Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation
Abstract
When using parallel screws for treatment of femoral neck fractures, shortening of the femoral neck might occur. Given the high revision surgery rates associated with parallel screws, we developed a questionnaire to explore (1) surgeons' viewpoints on difficulties in the fixation of femoral neck fractures, (2) their perception of the clinical importance of femoral neck shortening after internal fixation, and (3) their opinions regarding the …
Authors
Zlowodzki M; Jönsson A; Paulke R; Kregor PJ; Bhandari M
Journal
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®, Vol. 461, No. &NA;, pp. 213–218
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
August 2007
DOI
10.1097/blo.0b013e31805b7ec4
ISSN
0009-921X