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Introduction We aimed to clarify differences in femoral morphology associated with post-hip fracture knee pain (PHFKP). Methods Medical records and radiographic examinations were retrospectively reviewed to determine the relationship between… Click to show full abstract
Introduction We aimed to clarify differences in femoral morphology associated with post-hip fracture knee pain (PHFKP). Methods Medical records and radiographic examinations were retrospectively reviewed to determine the relationship between PHFKP development and femoral morphology. Leg length discrepancy (LLD) and neck-shaft angle discrepancy (NSAD) were measured from hip radiographs. Results 202 were enrolled, of whom 64 (31.7%) developed PHFKP. The PHFKP group showed more varus NSA. Intertrochanteric femoral fractures (γ-nail or CHS) displayed a more varus NSA. Conclusions Femoral morphology (varus NSA) may be involved in the development of PHFKP.
Journal Title: Journal of orthopaedics
Year Published: 2021
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