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Osteoid osteoma of calcar of femur in child: prophylactic fixation using PHILOS and excision

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Published in 2020 at "BMJ Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235073

Abstract: Osteoid osteoma (OO) affects proximal femur in 20%–25% of cases.[1 2][1] When they are intra-articular, they can mimic inflammatory synovitis and be difficult to diagnose.[3 4][2] CT scan is the imaging modality of choice.[5][3] Various… read more here.

Keywords: femur child; osteoma calcar; calcar femur; prophylactic fixation ... See more keywords
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Two Cannulated Screws Provide Sufficient Biomechanical Strength for Prophylactic Fixation in Adult Patients With an Aggressive Benign Femoral Neck Lesion

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Published in 2022 at "Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology"

DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.891338

Abstract: Background: Two cannulated screws were proposed for prophylactic fixation in adult patients with an aggressive benign femoral neck lesion in recent literature. However, the biomechanical properties of this intervention have not yet been investigated. Methods:… read more here.

Keywords: cannulated screws; fixation adult; bone defect; two cannulated ... See more keywords