Does fully-threaded Headless Compression Screw provide a length-stable fixation in undisplaced femoral neck fractures?

Summary: Objective: Femoral neck shortening is a common complication after surgical treatment for intracapsular femoral neck fractures. This study investigated whether fully-threaded Headless Compression Screw (FTHCS) can be a more length-stable implant than partially-threaded cannulated screw (PTC...

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Main Authors: Ming-Hung Chiang, Chun-Liang Wang, Shau-Huai Fu, Chih-Chien Hung, Rong-Sen Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958418302616