Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Comparative Study
Osteosynthesis of unstable intracapsular femoral neck fracture by dynamic locking plate or screw fixation: early results.
The purpose of this study was to compare the postoperative radiologic and clinical outcomes of telescopic femur neck screws and small locking plate device (Targon FN) (group 1) with multiple cancellous screws (group 2) for displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic level III. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Hip fractures are a common source of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. Although multiple prior studies have identified risk factors for poor outcomes, few studies have presented a validated risk stratification calculator. ⋯ Prognostic level II. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Operative treatment of femoral fractures yields a predictably high union rate, but residual malrotation and leg length discrepancy remain a clinically significant problem. The aim of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of using computerized navigation in controlling the length and rotation in femoral fracture surgery. ⋯ Therapeutic level IV. See instructions for authors for a complete description of the levels of evidence.