Head salvage of an infected neck of femur fracture in an adult: a case report
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-2963-4
Abstract: Head preservation of an infected neck of femur fracture appears to be extremely rare with no described cases in literature till date. We present the outcome of head salvage in a young adult with an… read more here.
Keywords: head; femur; neck femur; infected neck ... See more keywords
Long-Term Outcome of Valgus Osteotomy and Fixation with Double Angled Dynamic Hip Screw for Nonunion Fracture of the Neck of the Femur in Young Adults
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1732391
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the long-term results of valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy fixed with double angled dynamic hip screw for nonunion fracture of the neck of the femur in young adults. This implant allows more freedom of… read more here.
Keywords: long term; outcome; hip; neck femur ... See more keywords
85 Improving Rates of Medication Prescription on Admission by the Clerking Doctor in Patients with Neck of Femur Fractures
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab030.46
Abstract: Ensuring correct medications are prescribed for all patients admitted with neck of femur fractures is essential for presurgical optimisation, analgesia and perioperative care. This quality improvement project examines patients over the age of 65 who… read more here.
Keywords: neck femur; prescription; admission; clerking doctors ... See more keywords
436 POSTOPERATIVE SYSTOLIC HYPOTENSION IN FRACTURED NECK OF FEMUR PATIENTS
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab119.04
Abstract: Secondary analysis of outcomes after 11,085 hip fracture operations from the prospective UK Anaesthesia Sprint Audit of Practice (ASAP 2) found an association between reduced intraoperative systolic arterial pressure (SAP) and postoperative mortality at five… read more here.
Keywords: neck femur; sap; practice; hypotension ... See more keywords
P134 Under the weather: The Meteorological correlation in Orthopaedic Trauma and within Hertfordshire
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrab032.133
Abstract: Abstract Background The paper aims to understand the effect of meteorological factors on the number of referrals and volume of trauma operating cases within our local area. Method Trauma data was analysed in our database:… read more here.
Keywords: p134 weather; weather meteorological; neck femur; trauma ... See more keywords
Quality assurance in segmental neck of femur fractures.
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DOI: 10.1108/ijhcqa-09-2017-0167
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report a rare case of segmental neck of femur fracture (SNoFF) and highlight its quality assurance and governance implications with respect to national guidelines, care pathways and… read more here.
Keywords: quality assurance; segmental neck; femur fractures; neck femur ... See more keywords
Computer vs human: Deep learning versus perceptual training for the detection of neck of femur fractures
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DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12828
Abstract: To evaluate the accuracy of deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) for detecting neck of femur (NoF) fractures on radiographs, in comparison with perceptual training in medically‐naïve individuals. read more here.
Keywords: computer human; perceptual training; neck femur;
The effect of time to surgery in neck of femur fracture patients with ASA Grade of 3 and above
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DOI: 10.1177/1120700020972025
Abstract: Introduction: Hip fractures are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Early surgery has been shown to reduce mortality rates and surgical complications. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade is a widely used tool… read more here.
Keywords: neck femur; mortality; asa grade; time surgery ... See more keywords
The Phenomenon of “Obesity Paradox” in Neck of Femur Fractures
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DOI: 10.12669/pjms.36.5.1952
Abstract: Objective: To determine the association of body mass index (BMI) with 30 days and 1-year mortality outcomes of orthopedic elderly patients after hip fracture surgery. Methods: This is prospective study conducted at Department of Orthopaedics,… read more here.
Keywords: year mortality; femur fractures; weight; neck femur ... See more keywords
Predictors of direct home discharge following fractured neck of femur
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0021
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Direct home discharge (DHD) following hip fracture surgery represents a challenging proposition. The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing the discharge destination (home vs alternative location) for patients admitted from their… read more here.
Keywords: home; direct home; home discharge; neck femur ... See more keywords
Hemiarthroplasty compared with total hip arthroplasty in fractured neck of femur: a shift in national practice?
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2018.0123
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to determine the trends in national practice regarding total hip arthroplasty compared with hemiarthroplasty in fractured neck of femur between 2010 and 2016. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: hip; hemiarthroplasty; neck femur; hip arthroplasty ... See more keywords