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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Main Authors: Yonghan Cha, Jun Young Chung, Chang-Ho Jung, Jin-Woo Kim, Jeyoon Lee, Jun-Il Yoo, Jung-Taek Kim, Yongho Jeon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06631-3