Cemented hemi-arthroplasty in proximal femoral fractures in elderly with severe osteoporosis: A case series

Cemented hemi-arthroplasty in proximal femoral fractures in elderly with severe osteoporosis: A case series

Context: Inter-trochanteric fractures in osteoporotic bones which are grossly comminuted are highly unstable and difficult to treat. Conservative treatment with traction and prolonged immobilization lands up with many complications and often fatality. Rate of failure with internal fixation with dyna...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rahul M Salunkhe, Shrirang Limaye, Samar K Biswas, Rahul P Mehta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Subjects:
Cemented hemiarthroplasty
direct approach to fracture site
osteoporosis
proximal femoral fractures
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2012;volume=5;issue=1;spage=36;epage=42;aulast=Salunkhe

Internet

http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2012;volume=5;issue=1;spage=36;epage=42;aulast=Salunkhe

Similar Items