Pre-sliding of femoral neck system improves fixation stability in pauwels type III femoral neck fracture: a finite element analysis
Abstract Background Femoral neck fractures are a common injury in older adults and their management presents a significant challenge for orthopedic surgeons. The Femoral Neck System (FNS) was recently introduced for the fixation of femur neck fractures. Although neck shortening was reduced with the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06631-3 |