Mechanical simulation study of postoperative displacement of trochanteric fractures using the finite element method

Mechanical simulation study of postoperative displacement of trochanteric fractures using the finite element method

Abstract Background Femoral trochanteric fractures are common among older adults. In the reduction of trochanteric fractures, acquiring the support of the anterior cortex at the fracture site on lateral view immediately after surgery is important. However, even if the cortical support is acquired, p...

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Main Authors: Atsuo Furui, Nobuki Terada, Kazuaki Mito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Finite element method
Trochanteric fracture
Sliding hip screw
Angulation deformity
Postoperative displacement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-1011-y

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