Subtrochanteric Fracture following Removal of a Porous Tantalum Implant
Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2013 Osteonecrosis of the hip accounts for about 10% of all total hip arthroplasty cases and presents a significant challenge for those patients with and without femoral head collapse.
Derek F. Amanatullah +4 more
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What Factors Are Associated With Implant Revision in the Treatment of Pathologic Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures? [PDF]
Clin Orthop Relat ResBACKGROUND: Limiting reoperation or revision after operative stabilization or endoprosthetic reconstruction of a pathologic subtrochanteric femur fracture reduces morbidity, but how best to achieve this remains controversial.
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Proximal humeral interlocking system plate for pediatric subtrochanteric femur fracture: a case report [PDF]
, 2023 Hip fractures are rare in the pediatric age group and they contribute about 1% of all fractures in children. Subtrochanteric femur fractures are the rarest form of hip fractures in children.
Pratik Mankar +3 more
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Treatment of subtrochanteric fracture in children:Titanium elastic nails versus plate and screws [PDF]
Minia Journal of Medical Research, 2020 The treatment of subtrochanteric femoral fracture in children between 4and 12 years of age is challenging. The optimal choice of internal fixation for these patients is controversial. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes and complications
Ahmed. Abdrabo +3 more
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Study of management of subtrochanteric fractures of femur with reconstruction nail [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Subtrochanteric fractures of femur are the fractures occurring from the inferior aspect of the lesser trochanter to 5 cm distally. They represent a challenge for surgeons due to the deforming forces acting on the region and the high rates of ...
Siddegowda, Jayaram B. +4 more
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Dynamic hip screw fixation of subtrochanteric femoral fractures. [PDF]
, 2021 INTRODUCTION: A subtrochanteric proximal femur fracture occurs in the 5 cm of bone immediately distal to the lesser trochanter. UK national guidelines advise that adults with subtrochanteric fractures should be treated with an intramedullary nail (IMN ...
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Hip Fracture Nonunions: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Special Considerations in Elderly Patients
Advances in Orthopedics, 2018 In the United States, more than 300,000 hip fractures occur annually in the elderly population with associated significant morbidity and mortality. Both intracapsular and extracapsular hip fractures have inherent treatment challenges and therefore are at
Sharon Babcock, James F. Kellam
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, 2022 Background: Subtrochanteric femur fractures are unstable injuries due to strong muscle forces on the proximal femur. The ideal fixation device is controversial in the treatment of subtrochanteric femur fractures in children.
Mehmet Ayvaz +9 more
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Management of Pathological Subtrochanteric Fractures in Two Patients with Osteopetrosis
Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsIntroduction: Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by increased bone density due to defective osteoclast function, leading to brittle bones prone to pathological fractures.
Chetan Singh +5 more
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Warwick hip trauma study : a randomised clinical trial comparing interventions to improve outcomes in internally fixed intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur : protocol for The WHiT Study [PDF]
, 2010 Background Controversy exists regarding the optimal treatment for patients with displaced intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur. The recognised treatment alternatives are arthroplasty and internal fixation.
Costa, Matthew L. +15 more
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