The Sydney AFF Score: A Simple Tool to Distinguish Females Presenting With Atypical Femur Fractures Versus Typical Femur Fractures
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DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4255
Abstract: Atypical femur fractures (AFF) are a rare but serious complication of long‐term bisphosphonate use. Although clearly defined by ASBMR criteria, a proportion of patients with AFFs may go unrecognized and the use of qualitative fracture… read more here.
Keywords: femur; femur fractures; atypical femur; aff score ... See more keywords
Trends in the surgical treatment of pathological proximal femur fractures in the United States
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.25669
Abstract: Large scale data on the treatment of pathologic proximal femur fractures (PPFFs) are lacking. The purpose of this study was to evaluate trends in patient demographics, complication rates, and relative utilization rates of various techniques… read more here.
Keywords: femur fractures; surgical treatment; proximal femur; trends surgical ... See more keywords
Revision rate is higher in patients with periprosthetic femur fractures following revision arthroplasty in comparison with ORIF following our algorithm: a two-center 1 analysis of 129 patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01832-8
Abstract: Effective therapy of periprosthetic femur fractures of the hip (PPF) are challenging due to patients’ frailty and complexity of fracture patterns. The aim of this cohort study was to analyze the radiological and functional outcome… read more here.
Keywords: revision; outcome; 129 patients; femur fractures ... See more keywords
Focus on geriatric proximal femur fractures: factors that influence the outcome
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01954-7
Abstract: Due to demographic trends, the importance of optimal treatment of proximal femur fractures in elderly patients will undoubtedly continue to increase. The clinical outcome for this vulnerable patient group depends on many factors, some of… read more here.
Keywords: patients treated; risk; femur fractures; surgery ... See more keywords
ESIN in femur fractures in children under 3: is it safe?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01965-4
Abstract: Pediatric femur fractures are a major trauma in children. Different treatment algorithms have been developed but indications for surgical treatment, especially in very young patients, are still controversial. Literature recommends surgical stabilization with elastic-stable intramedullary… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; femur fractures; femur; surgery ... See more keywords
The role of computed tomography scans in diaphyseal femur fractures following gunshot injuries: A survey of orthopaedic traumatologists.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.09.022
Abstract: The objective of this study was to analyze if the addition of CT changed the management of femoral shaft fractures caused by gunshot wounds when compared to those managed with plain radiography alone. METHODS A… read more here.
Keywords: femoral shaft; femur fractures; would performed; survey ... See more keywords
Algorithmic treatment of Busch-Hoffa distal femur fractures: A technical note based on a modified Letenneur classification.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.06.008
Abstract: Treatment of distal femur fractures in the coronal plane can be challenging. Depending on fracture line orientation, topography and associated comminution, decision-making regarding approach and fixation is not straightforward and can result in complications. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: busch hoffa; femur fractures; treatment; based modified ... See more keywords
Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) Fin nail versus SIGN standard intramedullary nail for distal diaphyseal femur fractures treated via retrograde approach.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.09.009
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Surgical fixation of distal diaphyseal femur fractures remains a major challenge in developing countries given limited availability of fluoroscopy. The Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) Standard Intramedullary Nail and SIGN Fin Nail are two… read more here.
Keywords: femur fractures; diaphyseal femur; nail; distal diaphyseal ... See more keywords
Mortality of distal femur fractures in the elderly.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.03.066
Abstract: INTRODUCTION the frequency of distal femur fractures in the elderly is rapidly increasing. A study of these fractures was conducted in our center in order to evaluate the comorbidities and the mortality associated with this… read more here.
Keywords: femur fractures; fractures elderly; mortality distal; distal femur ... See more keywords
National trends in the treatment of femur fractures in the preschool population: Age and geography play a role.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.04.022
Abstract: BACKGROUND Spica casting and elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) are options for diaphyseal femur fractures in preschool-age children (ages 3-6 years). Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) are only of moderate or limited strength, which may lead… read more here.
Keywords: fractures preschool; geography; age; spica casting ... See more keywords
Patients With Un-Displaced Or Displaced Intra Capsular Proximal Femur Fractures Do Not Represent A Different Patient Group And Have Similar Short And Long Term Mortality.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.01.014
Abstract: BACKGROUND Proximal femur fractures in geriatric patients are associated with substantial mortality. Management of intracapsular proximal femur fractures has been based on age, displacement, cognition, and pre-injury mobility. However, over the last decade, there has… read more here.
Keywords: long term; femur fractures; proximal femur; mortality ... See more keywords