Dynamic Hip Screw and Compression Plate Fixation of Ipsilateral Femoral Neck and Shaft Fractures

Purpose. To evaluate surgical outcomes of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures. Methods. Between April 1997 and September 2004, 29 men and 8 women (mean age, 37 years) underwent fixation of femoral neck and shaft fractures using a dynamic compression plate plus a dynamic hip screw or screws....

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Main Authors: A Abalo, A Dossim, AF Ouro Bangna, K Tomta, A Assiobo, A Walla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900801600109