UNRECOGNIZED JOINT PENETRATION IN TREATMENT OF FEMORAL-NECK FRACTURES

Authors
NOORDEEN MHH LAVY CBD BRIGGS TWR ROOS MF
Citation
Mhh. Noordeen et al., UNRECOGNIZED JOINT PENETRATION IN TREATMENT OF FEMORAL-NECK FRACTURES, Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume, 75(3), 1993, pp. 448-449
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,Orthopedics
Journal title
Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume → ACNP
ISSN journal
0301620X
Volume
75
Issue
3
Year of publication
1993
Pages
448 - 449
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-620X(1993)75:3<448:UJPITO>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Screw devices used to treat fractures of the femoral neck are usually positioned under image-intensifier control, using anteroposterior and lateral views. The volume projected by these views is over 27% larger than the femoral head; the tips of screws so placed may be outside the femoral head. This can be avoided by placement within the central two -thirds of the head: we have designed a template which can confirm saf e placement.