In severe osteoarthritis there is extensive deformation of the femoral head, usually combined with varus and torsion of the femoral neck. 16 Unless these are corrected, the faulty mechanical use of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Abnormal femoral neck anteversion, previous proximal femoral osteotomies, and ...

People who sustain the most common type of hip fracture are at increased risk of complications. A special type of MRI has been developed that can show a detailed image following fracture repair, ...

The overarching concept for successful hip resurfacing is to optimize the intended bearing function and minimize the chances for unintended patterns of movement like subluxation or edge-loading. This ...

Hip fractures are common in people with osteoporosis, particularly in the femoral neck. The femoral neck is a short, bony segment that connects the head of the femur (thigh bone) to the main shaft, ...

LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, has announced the launch of its CONQUEST FN™ system, a new implant solution to treat ...

What is a Femoral Neck Fracture? Fracture neck of femur is a type of hip fracture seen in elderly people. An unsteady gait or reduced bone mineral density, both of which may be seen in the elderly is ...

A 1-month-old girl is referred to your orthopaedics clinic because a pediatrician heard a click on examination of her left hip. The baby, a first-born, is the product of a full-term gestation and a ...

The patient sustained a displaced femoral neck fracture, which was evident on the radiographs. Femoral neck fracture is one of the most common fractures in the elderly population. The injury can cause ...

The most common type of hip fracture, the femoral neck fracture, increases the risk of complications for the patients. A special type of MRI developed at Hospital for Special Surgery in collaboration ...