Osteosynthesis for a T-Shaped Fracture of the Femoral Neck and Trochanter: A Case Report

Ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and trochanter are uncommon. We report a 30-year-old man with a T-shaped fracture separating the trochanter and neck from the head. He underwent osteosynthesis using a dynamic compression plate, screws, and pins. Bone union occurred 4 months postoperatively....

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Main Authors: SA Dhar, MR Mir, MF Butt, M Farooq, MF Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900801600227