Femoral neck fractures are intracapsular fractures. The capsule is the area that contains the fluid that lubricates and nourishes the hip joint. Fractures in this area are categorized based on the ...

Numerous options exist for the treatment of this complex injury pattern. Controversy exists as to which fracture to stabilize first and what hardware combination to use. The optimal timing of such ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — Compared with internal fixation of minimally displaced fractures, arthroplasty may reduce the risks ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . With low revision and reoperation rates, both total hip arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty are effective ...

Stress fracture of the femoral neck is rare and often initially missed. A high index of clinical suspicion is required in athletes presenting with a history of insidious onset, exertional groin pain ...

Posterior comminution is an important cause of insecure fixation. More than half of the insecurely fixed fractures end in nonunion. Clinical experience and laboratory data support the use of 3 screws ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the responsiveness of the EuroQol (EQ-5D) and Short-Form 36 (SF-36) instruments, i.e. their ability to capture ...

Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is a surgical treatment for femoral neck fractures of the hip. An artificial joint with two bearings replaces the damaged joint. The bearings allow the head to swivel ...

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or ...

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or ...