Role of valgus osteotomy and fixation by double-angle blade plate in neglected displaced intracapsular fracture of neck of femur in younger patients.
Head preservation is the mainstay of management in younger patients with intracapsular fracture neck of femur. In this prospective study, we have tried to evaluate the role of valgus osteotomy and internal fixation by double-angle blade plate in patients below 60 years of age with displaced intracapsular fractures and whose time since injury is equal to or more than 3 weeks. Among the 20 fractures which are managed by this procedure, 18 fractures united. We recommend this procedure for the treatment of neglected displaced intracapsular fractures in young patients.
Sringari
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Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton on Tees TS198PE, UK. rajsringari@hotmail.com
Jain
U K
UK
Sharma
V D
VD
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011446:Prospective Studies