Configuration of short- and long-threaded cannulated screws in proximal femoral plating decreases varus collapse of femoral neck fractures: A retrospective cohort study

Challenge remains in the fixation of femoral neck fractures largely due to their various heterogeneity in terms of patient status, bone quality, fracture geometry, vascularity disturbance, reduction quality, implant type, etc. [1,2]. Among all these factors, optimal fixation construct is a key determinant for ideal radiological and clinical outcomes. Unfortunately, no consensus has been reached regarding the optimal implant type for the fixation of femoral neck fractures. Additionally, some clinically available implant types do not always yield good outcomes, calling the need of further modification to give them improved biomechanical properties.

Source: Injury - February 17, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jun-Feng Liu, Tian-Long Wang, Shuo Ge, Shao-Hua Jia, Long-Po Zheng Source Type: research