Analysis on risk factors for neck shortening after internal fixation for Pauwels II femoral neck fracture in young patients

Analysis on risk factors for neck shortening after internal fixation for Pauwels II femoral neck fracture in young patients

Abstract Background Femoral neck shortening can occur in young patients receiving internal fixation for Pauwels type II femoral neck fracture. The risk factors for neck shortening, which can affect hip function, are not clear. This study aimed to retrospectively identify risk factors for neck shorte...

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Main Authors: Fulong Zhao, Lijuan Guo, Xuefei Wang, Yakui Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Young patients
Femoral neck fracture
Internal fixation
Neck shortening
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-021-00531-9

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