Reoperation Rate of Internal Fixation for Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly – A Retrospective Follow-Up Study in 116 Patients With an Exploration of Risk Factors

Reoperation Rate of Internal Fixation for Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly – A Retrospective Follow-Up Study in 116 Patients With an Exploration of Risk Factors

Aim Internal fixation of femoral neck fractures is a widely used procedure that is comparatively less invasive and faster than hip replacement. While head preserving internal fixation of these fractures are still preferred where feasible, a faster recovery and lower reoperation rates make arthroplas...

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Main Authors: Viktor Labmayr MD, Andrea Borenich MSc - statistician, Thomas Pusch MD, Patrick Reinbacher MD, Georg Hauer MD, Patrick Sadoghi MD, Prof, Andreas Leithner MD, Prof, Andrea Berghold Prof - statistician, Paul Puchwein MD, Prof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-03-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593231164105

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https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593231164105

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