Use of non-cannulated screws in fixation of subcapital fractured necks of femur.
We have reviewed twenty cases of subcapital femoral neck fractures fixed internally with non-cannulated screws. These were used in the absence of a cannulated screw system, a problem faced in many centres. The authors describe a method of placing parallel screws without special jigs using AO guidewires and taps. A small incision is used and recommended. The approach is especially recommended in old, frail patients.
Lovell
M E
ME
Department of Orthopaedics, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK.
Mudgal
C S
CS
Mobbs
P J
PJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001863:Bone Screws; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged