Fat embolism syndrome in a patient with a right undisplaced femoral neck fracture.
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac046
Abstract: Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare condition characterised by the classic triad of respiratory distress, neurologic symptoms and petechial rash. Here, we encountered a case of FES in a patient with an asymptomatic right… read more here.
Keywords: femoral neck; patient; undisplaced femoral; neck fracture ... See more keywords
Arthroplasty Versus Internal Fixation for the Treatment of Undisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001940
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare the 24-month risk of mortality between arthroplasty and internal fixation for undisplaced femoral neck fractures (FNFs). DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Secondary data analysis of 2 multinational randomized controlled trials. PARTICIPANTS Patients… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; treatment; study; internal fixation ... See more keywords
Internal fixation or hip replacement for undisplaced femoral neck fractures? Pre-fracture health differences reflect survival and functional outcome
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DOI: 10.2340/17453674.2022.3974
Abstract: Background and purpose Internal fixation (IF) has been the standard procedure for undisplaced femoral neck fractures (FNFs). However, there is a changing trend towards hip replacement (HR). Yet there is a knowledge gap regarding the… read more here.
Keywords: neck fractures; hip replacement; femoral neck; hip ... See more keywords