Dislocated femoral neck fractures. A follow-up study of 98 cases treated by multiple AO (ASIF) cancellous bone screws.
A series of 98 dislocated femoral neck fractures were treated by closed reduction and osteosynthesis with multiple AO (ASIF) cancellous bone screws. The patients were followed up for 2 years (or until death). The degree of dislocation did not have a statistically significant influence on the failure rate, which was, however, significantly correlated with poor reduction. Thirty-nine percent of the fractures were complicated by non-union or late segmental collapse. Forty-three of the patients participated in the 2 year follow-up examination. Of these patients, 38 had achieved excellent or good hip function. It was concluded that the reduction was the most important single factor in treatment of these factors.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005272:Femur Neck; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis