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Valgus Impacted Femoral Neck Fractures: Surgery or Non-Operative Approach?
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma, 2021 Background: Non-operative management of valgus impacted femoral neck fracture leads to prolonged bed rest which may lead to deep vein thrombosis. The preferred method is the internal fixation because of pain control, enhanced mobilization, and better ...
Arvin Najafi +5 more
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Cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures
Medicine, 2019 Background: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the effectiveness and safety of cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures.
Fengfei Lin +4 more
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Bone mineral density and chronic lung disease mortality: the Rotterdam study [PDF]
, 2014 Context: Low bone mineral density (BMD) has been associated with increased all-cause mortality. Cause-specific mortality studies have been controversial. Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate associations between BMD and all-cause mortality
Brusselle, Guy +11 more
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The treatment of primary tumors of the femur with chemotherapy (if indicated), resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis [PDF]
, 1985 The treatment protocol of 15 patients with a primary tumor of the femur, including osteosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma and chondrosar-coma is presented. All patients had been selected for resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis.
Göeken, L.N.H. +10 more
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Acta Orthopaedica, 2020 Background and purpose — Unlike hip fractures, diaphyseal and distal femoral fractures in elderly patients have not been widely studied. We investigated the demographics, comorbidities and mortality of patients with femoral fractures at any anatomical ...
Olof Wolf +4 more
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Intramedullary Nailing of Periarticular Fractures [PDF]
, 2018 Plate fixation has historically been the preferred surgical treatment method for periarticular fractures of the lower extremity. This trend has stemmed from difficulties with fracture reduction and concerns of inadequate fixation with intramedullary ...
Gaski, Greg +3 more
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National trends in total hip arthroplasty for traumatic hip fractures: An analysis of a nationwide all-payer database. [PDF]
, 2020 BACKGROUND: Hemiarthroplasty (HA) has traditionally been the treatment of choice for elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures. Ideal treatment for younger, ambulatory patients is not as clear.
Boniello, Anthony J +5 more
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Trauma Case ReportsIntramedullary nailing is the gold standard of treatment for atypical femoral fractures, with a few reports of secondary atypical subtrochanteric femoral fractures following intramedullary nailing for atypical diaphyseal femoral fractures. However, there
Shuya Nohmi, Masakazu Kogawa, Taro Ogawa
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International Orthopaedics, 2001 This report includes six patients with femoral head fractures. Five were associated with posterior hip dislocation, of which one also had an ipsilateral trochanteric fracture. All were young adults who had been injured in automobile accidents. The protocol for management, indications for surgery and guidelines for evaluation of results are described.
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Biomechanical Computed Tomography analysis (BCT) for clinical assessment of osteoporosis. [PDF]
, 2020 The surgeon general of the USA defines osteoporosis as "a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength, predisposing to an increased risk of fracture." Measuring bone strength, Biomechanical Computed Tomography analysis (BCT), namely ...
Bouxsein, ML +6 more
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