Risk factor analysis for delayed union after subtrochanteric femur fracture: quality of reduction and valgization are the key to success

Risk factor analysis for delayed union after subtrochanteric femur fracture: quality of reduction and valgization are the key to success

Abstract Background Subtrochanteric femur fractures (SFF) are uncommon, but have a high complication rate concerning non-union and mechanical complications. There is ongoing discussion about risk factors for delayed fracture healing after SFF. The purpose of this study was to evaluate potential risk...

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Main Authors: Viola Freigang, Franziska Gschrei, Himanshu Bhayana, Paul Schmitz, Johannes Weber, Maximilian Kerschbaum, Michael Nerlich, Florian Baumann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Subtrochanteric femur fracture (SFF)
Delayed union
Non-union
Pseudarthrosis
Risk factor analysis
Fracture healing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2775-x

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