Is diamond-shaped screw fixation a viable alternative for Pauwels type III fractures? A biomechanical comparison of three constructs
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-025-09165-y
Abstract: Pauwels type III femoral neck fractures are characterized by steep, vertically oriented fracture lines and are biomechanically unstable due to high shear and varus forces. While sliding hip screws (SHS) and cannulated screw (CS) constructs… read more here.
Keywords: iii fractures; type iii; diamond shaped; fixation ... See more keywords
Pipkin type III fractures: a narrative review of literature and comparative opinion on ORIF vs. arthroplasty
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1554603
Abstract: Pipkin Type III is extremely rare and is associated with worse prognosis and several complications. There is still no consensus on the management of injuries and whether these fractures should be treated surgically with ORIF… read more here.
Keywords: iii fractures; iii; type iii; orif arthroplasty ... See more keywords