Does the Proximal Femur Geometry Predict Early Functional Outcome after Plate Fixation of Geriatric Pertrochanteric Fractures?
CO Uzuegbunam,
AU Katchy,
UE Anyaehie
et al.
Abstract:Background:
The proximal femur geometry determines the hip force distribution. The femoral neck axis length (FNAL), the hip axis length (HAL), the femoral head diameter, and the femoral neck-shaft angle (FNSA) could influence the risk and outcome of pertrochanteric fractures. Restoring these parameters to their prefracture values could predict early hip function.
Aim:
To determine if the postoperative proximal femur geometry of geriatric patients with p… Show more
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