Is the rotation of the femural head a potential initiation for cutting out? A theoretical and experimental approach

Is the rotation of the femural head a potential initiation for cutting out? A theoretical and experimental approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Since cut-out still remains one of the major clinical challenges in the field of osteoporotic proximal femur fractures, remarkable developments have been made in improving treatment concepts. However, the mechanics of these complicat...

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Main Authors: Nerlich Michael, Prantl Lukas, Bachmeier Samuel, Lenich Andreas, Hammer Jochen, Mayr Edgar, Al-Munajjed Amir, Füchtmeier Bernd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
proximal femur fractures
osteosynthesis
center-center-position
cutting out
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/79

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