The incidence and risk factors for femoral head necrosis after femoral neck fracture in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The incidence of avascular necrosis (AVN) after pediatric femoral neck fracture (PFNF) in the literature varies widely, and the risk factors associated with AVN after PFNF are controversial. Therefore, this study aimed to accurately investigate the incidence of AVN after PFNF and...

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Main Authors: Pengfei Xin, Ziqi Li, Shaoqiang Pei, Qi Shi, Lianbo Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03502-4