title: Use of non-cannulated screws in fixation of subcapital fractured necks of femur.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Lovell
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Mudgal
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Mobbs
mesh_terms: 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