Influence of number and orientation of screws on stability in the internal fixation of unstable femoral neck fractures

Gumustas S. A., Tosun H. B., Agir I., Orak M. M., Onay T., OKCU G.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.48, no.6, pp.673-678, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2014.14.0088
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.673-678
  • Keywords: Cannulated screw, femoral neck fractures, fixation, unstable, INTRACAPSULAR FRACTURES, PAUWELS CLASSIFICATION, SLIDING SCREW, MANAGEMENT, IMPLANT
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to biomechanically compare 3 different cannulated screw configurations used in internal fixation of unstable femoral neck fractures.