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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2008-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900801600227 |