title: Principles of fixation of osteoporotic fractures.
abstract: Despite advances in the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures, their prevalence continues to increase. Their operative treatment remains a challenge for the surgeon, often with unpredictable outcomes. This review highlights the current aspects of management of these fractures and focuses on advances in implant design and surgical technique.
authors.affiliation: Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Leeds, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK. pgiannoudi@aol.com
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Giannoudis
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Schneider
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery