Valgus Intertrochanteric Osteotomy for Femoral Neck Nonunion

Valgus Intertrochanteric Osteotomy for Femoral Neck Nonunion

Valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy is an effective method of treating femoral neck nonunion by reducing shear forces at the fracture and correcting the neck-shaft angle. Good outcomes have been reported in the literature. Through careful preoperative planning and a precise operative technique, relia...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of orthopaedic trauma 2019-08, Vol.33 Suppl 1 (4), p.S26-S27
Hauptverfasser: Medda, Suman, Jinnah, Alexander H, Marquez-Lara, Alejandro, Araiza, Edgar T, Hasty, Eddie K, Halvorson, Jason J, Pilson, Holly T
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy is an effective method of treating femoral neck nonunion by reducing shear forces at the fracture and correcting the neck-shaft angle. Good outcomes have been reported in the literature. Through careful preoperative planning and a precise operative technique, reliable healing of both the osteotomy and nonunion can be achieved.
ISSN:0890-5339
1531-2291
DOI:10.1097/BOT.0000000000001520