Treatment of non-united femoral neck fracture by a novel subtrochanteric angulation lateral translation valgus osteotomy (SALVA osteotomy)

ConclusionsIn patients with un-united/neglected fracture neck femur, SALVA osteotomy appears to be reliable and reproducible. It also restores the abductor lever arm and improves the leg length discrepancy. Technically less demanding conversion to arthroplasty remains still possible prospectively.

Source: International Orthopaedics - June 11, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research