Introduction of intracapsular hip fractures: anatomy and pathologic features.
The morbidity, mortality, and financial burden related to intracapsular hip fractures in elderly patients in the United States will continue to increase as the population ages. An appreciation of the anatomy and pathologic features of intracapsular hip fractures is necessary for successful treatment.
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Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1065 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10128, USA.
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D003720:Densitometry; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment