List of orthopedic implants

Weekend effect

Mary S. Sherman

Number sign

Lesser trochanter

Ancrod

Femoral head

Inferior gluteal nerve

Marius Nygaard Smith-Petersen

Falls in older adults

Avascular necrosis

Pauwel's angle

Coxa vara

Medial circumflex femoral artery

Nelaton's line

Obturator artery

Hakim Syed Fazlur Rahman

Comorbidity

Geriatrics

Hip replacement

Robert Liston

Femur neck

Collum fracture

Femur

Hip fracture

Femoral fracture

Pathologic fracture

Femur

Hip

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Herrerasaurus

Rudolf Virchow

Pelvis

അസ്ഥികൂടം - വിക്കിപീഡിയ

Orthopedic surgery

Causes of cancer pain

Urethra

Snake

Comorbidity

Bone

Frank Mir

Tyrannosaurus

Urethra

Women's health

Fibula

Femoral head ostectomy

Equine conformation

List of bog bodies

Foot

Hyoid bone

Sauropoda

Equine conformation

Human leg

Kentrosaurus

Physiology of dinosaurs

Dilophosaurus

Projectional radiography

Human skeleton

Fixation20

• This type of fracture can be fixed using a dynamic hip screw, also known as Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF). (sciencephoto.com)
• 8 Total hip arthroplasty for treatment of NOF fracture has a lower failure rate compared to open reduction and internal fixation. (scielo.org.za)
• Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF): it is a surgical process to fix severe bone fracture, needed to realign the bone to normal position. (uggboots-clearance.net)
• Cannulated Screw Fixation: it is used to fix non-displaced transcervical fractures of the Garden I and II fracture patterns. (uggboots-clearance.net)
• Double Osteotomy With DHS Fixation For Shepherd's Crook Deformity Of Femur In A Case Of Fibrous Dysplasia. (jocr.co.in)
• A Biomechanical Study of an Alternative Internal Fixation Method for Transverse Patella Fractures. (medindia.net)
• Five-pointed star lattice sutures for fixation of patella transverse fractures: a clinical study. (medindia.net)
• The presence of osteoporosis in intertrochanteric fractures is important because fixation of the proximal fragment depends entirely on the quality of cancellous bone present, Unstable intertrochanteric fractures are those in which comminution of posteromedial buttress exceeds a simple lesser trochanteric fragment or those with subtrochanteric extension. (medicaldialogues.in)
• Many newer designs of implants bas been designed for fixation of subtrochanteric fractures. (medicaldialogues.in)
• Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the changes in hemoglobin level and to determine a suitable timeline for post-operative hemoglobin monitoring in patients undergoing fixation of femoral neck fracture. (openaire.eu)
• The following operation is a fixation of an extra-capsular neck of femur fracture using a Stryker Omega Dynamic Hip Screw (or sliding hip screw). (orthoracle.com)
• Our e-learning platform contains high resolution images and a certified CME of the Cannulated Hip screws (Asnis III - Stryker) for fixation of intracapsular neck of femur fracture surgical procedure. (orthoracle.com)
• Displaced fractures in healthy, active patients are best treated by reduction and internal fixation. (springer.com)
• the cannulated hip screws is a good method of fixation regarding union rate and low complication rate , the result of treatment is influenced mainly by the fracture displacement and quality of reduction and time of surgery. (edu.iq)
• Avascular femoral head necrosis following fracture fixation.Injury1986;17:159-63. (kjoonline.net)
• In this chapter, we will compare hemiarthroplasty and total hip replacement in the acute setting while also examining the role of arthroplasty in the setting of failed internal fixation, as well as in pathologic fractures. (intechopen.com)
• The Results of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures Using a Biologic (Indirect) Reduction Technique Author: Bolhofner, Brett R. (ota.org)
• Risk Factors for Failure of Locked Plate Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures: An Analysis of 335 Cases. (ota.org)
• 08:45 Failed trochanteric fracture fixation, re-do or replace? (cvent.com)
• For low-grade fractures (Garden types 1 and 2), standard treatment is fixation of the fracture in situ with screws or a sliding screw/plate device. (wikipedia.org)

Elderly24

• Assessment of the Risk of Contralateral Non Simultaneous Neck of Femur Fracture in the Elderly. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Neck of femur fractures are common in the elderly and are the source of significant morbidity and mortality. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Osteoporosis predisposes an elderly person to hip fracture. (thefreedictionary.com)
• Neck of femur fractures are associated with high mortality in frail and elderly populations. (biomedcentral.com)
• Fracture neck of femur is a common orthopaedic condition in the elderly populations of developing as well as the developed world. (jscimedcentral.com)
• Fractures of neck of femur are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. (hipsurgery.in)
• An intra capsular fracture neck of femur is treated by bipolar hemi arthroplasty in elderly patients. (hipsurgery.in)
• Abstract Fracture of the femoral neck is a common injury in the elderly and many patients have significant comorbidities. (ndsl.kr)
• Fractured neck of femur (FNF) is a common, painful reason for hospital admission in elderly patients [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
• Cemented Thompson's prostheses have been used to treat elderly patients with displaced intracapsular hip fractures at our two units for the last 15 years, amid growing support for the use of newer implant designs for hip hemiarthroplasty. (ox.ac.uk)
• Femoral neck fractures affect up to 75 000 elderly people per year, with up to a third of these patients dying within twelve months. (openrepository.com)
• Although this fracture occurs in all age groups it tends to be more common in two age groups - the elderly people and in children. (medindia.net)
• Femoral neck fracture is a type of hip fracture common in elderly, osteoporotic women. (medindia.net)
• Hip fractures in the elderly are frequent, and their number is increasing fast. (medicaldialogues.in)
• The goal of treatment of any intertrochanteric fracture in the elderly is to restore mobility safely and efficiently while minimizing the risk of medical complications and technical failure and to restore the patient to preoperative status. (medicaldialogues.in)
• Most of the hip fractures in the elderly results from simple fall from standing. (medicaldialogues.in)
• Elderly people also lack shock absorbers such as pad of fat or muscles over the trochanteric region and finally diminished bone strength because of osteopaenia allows fractures to occur with trivial fall. (medicaldialogues.in)
• Neck of femur fractures for the most part are in frail, elderly patients with osteoporosis and significant comorbidities. (orthoracle.com)
• Harold Ward is a Specialist Fractured Neck of Femur (hip fracture) ward incorporating Elderly Medicine. (independent.co.uk)
• Elderly patients were shown to have more distal fractures. (elsevier.com)
• The majority of fractures however occur in the elderly. (orthoracle.com)
• Each year, about 60 000 hip fractures occur in the United Kingdom, principally in elderly women, with mortality 10-20% above that expected on the basis of age and sex. (bmj.com)
• The incidence of the neck of femur fracture is increasing alongside the increasing proportion of elderly patients with multiple comorbidities in our population statistics [ 1 ]. (intechopen.com)
• In elderly patients with displaced or intracapsular fractures many surgeons prefer to undertake a hemiarthroplasty, replacing the broken part of the bone with a metal implant. (wikipedia.org)

Orthopaedic12

• METHODS: Twenty-five consecutive people admitted to an orthopaedic ward with a fractured NOF at Charing Cross Hospital, London were recruited. (biomedsearch.com)
• The fracture will be described using orthopaedic classifications, such as: garden classification for neck of femur fractures and AO classification for intertrochanteric fractures of the femur. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• 70-90 years old patients admitted to the orthopaedic department after neck of femur fracture. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Fracture neck of femur is a common orthopaedic condition which is increasing in incidence in the whole world with the aging of the populations. (jscimedcentral.com)
• Simultaneous bilateral neck of femur fractures following electric shock injury is rare, however co-existence of hypovitaminosis-D in the Indian population seems to be probably an emerging threat to the treating orthopaedic surgeon and has to be addressed promptly and effectively. (jocr.co.in)
• Orthopaedic surgeons are often the first to encounter these patients who present with fragility fractures [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
• Hip fractures are one of the most common injuries which present to an orthopaedic surgeon. (ac.ir)
• Femoral neck fractures remain a difficult clinical problem for orthopaedic surgeons. (springer.com)
• This study describes an evaluative research project undertaken at one inner London NHS Trust, which introduced an orthopaedic trauma scheme for patients with fractured neck of femur. (mdx.ac.uk)
• The objective of this research was to discover whether the introduction of an orthopaedic trauma scheme had an impact on the care and management and length of stay of patients sustaining a fractured neck of femur. (mdx.ac.uk)
• Background: Intracapsular fracture of the neck of femur is one of the commonest fracture an Orthopaedic Surgeon encounters in the emergency room. (journalcra.com)
• Secondary prevention following fractured neck of femur: a survey of orthopaedic surgeons practice. (nih.gov)

Osteoporosis17

• Secondary prevention of osteoporosis in non-neck of femur fragility fractures: is it value for money? (biomedcentral.com)
• There is a great difference in the care provided to these patients: non-NOF fragility fractures got less attention for assessment of osteoporosis (25%) and obtained less interest in investigations by medical staff (11%) and, finally, less intentions to treat osteoporosis (35%), compared to NOF fractures in which 35% of cases were assessed, 47% were investigated and 71% were treated for osteoporosis. (biomedcentral.com)
• Twenty-five percent of NOF fracture patients were found to have previous fragility fractures in the preceding years, while only 6% were on osteoporosis treatment before the fracture. (biomedcentral.com)
• We believe that treating patients with non - NOF fragility fractures from osteoporosis before proceeding to NOF fractures would improve their quality of life and reduce the burden on hospital services and funding. (biomedcentral.com)
• Despite the known impact of fragility fractures, osteoporosis still remains unrecognised and untreated in over 50% of patients who present with fragility fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
• National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published the guidelines and recommendations (issued 2008, last update 2011): use of bisphosphonates, selective oestrogen receptor modulators (raloxifene) and/or parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) to reduce the risk of further osteoporosis-related fractures in women who have gone through the menopause and who have already had an osteoporosis-related fracture [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
• Alendronate is recommended as a possible treatment to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women who have already had a fracture and have had osteoporosis diagnosed. (biomedcentral.com)
• These fractures are also seen in menopausal women with osteoporosis, in whom it is second only to vertebral fractures. (medindia.net)
• Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fractures. (medindia.net)
• The fracture commonly occurs through bone affected by osteoporosis. (medicaldialogues.in)
• An evaluation of an enhanced fracture liaison service as the optimal model for secondary prevention of osteoporosis. (nih.gov)
• Setting up an osteoporosis fracture liaison service: background and potential outcomes. (nih.gov)
• Hip joint fractures caused by osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become thin and weak. (hse.ie)
• A literature review shows all similar fractures are documented to have been associated with high velocity trauma, seizures and/or osteoporosis secondary to steroid use. (ispub.com)
• Also this is the first reported case of such a fracture pattern in primary osteoporosis. (ispub.com)
• In a review of the English literature we were able to find only 2 other cases of similar fracture pattern associated with osteoporotic bone, however both cases were secondary to steroid induced osteoporosis (1) (6). (ispub.com)
• We present the above case of bilateral femoral neck fracture from relatively minor trauma secondary to osteoporosis. (ispub.com)

Head of th1

• The heavy column of bone that connects the head of the femur to the shaft. (thefreedictionary.com)

Surgery17

• We investigated whether early and continuous use of femoral nerve block can improve pain on movement and mobility after surgery in older participants with fragility neck of femur fracture. (bmj.com)
• Could I Have a Femur Neck Fracture After Surgery? (surfacehippy.info)
• After 6 months the bone is fully recovered from surgery and fractures no longer occur (similar fracture chance as the average population). (surfacehippy.info)
• To better assess individual fracture risk after surgery, we are now obtaining DEXA scans routinely on all patients. (surfacehippy.info)
• Had surgery for fracture of neck of femur. (healthcaremagic.com)
• Dear Doctor, i met with accidebt and got my surgery done for a fracture of neck of femur on may 18th 2012. (healthcaremagic.com)
• As your CT is normal, fracture is healed, and one-year time has passed, you can go ahead with the second surgery now for removal of cannulated screw without any harm. (healthcaremagic.com)
• Femur neck fracture without displacement has a better prognosis and outcome as the range of movements will be better after the surgery. (myyog.com)
• Approximately 70,000 patients/year undergo surgery for repair of a fractured hip in the United Kingdom. (biomedcentral.com)
• Most hip fracture surgery is now performed under spinal anaesthesia. (biomedcentral.com)
• An alternative method of guiding fluid administration (minimally-invasive arterial pulse contour analysis) has been shown to reduce length of stay in high-risk surgical patients but has never been studied in hip fracture surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
• You can scroll through the medical packages as offered by brands like PSTakecare to get the best possible deals for Fracture Neck Femur Repair surgery in Bangalore . (uggboots-clearance.net)
• Four of the five fractures occurred at the component-neck junction within the first five months (average, three months) after surgery. (hipresurfacingnews.com)
• Mar 06, 2012 · This is an example of hip fracture surgery, where cannulated screws can be used to fix the femoral neck fracture (also commonly known as hip pinning). (orthopedicdoctors.net)
• Patellar fracture is a serious injury and often requires surgery to heal. (medindia.net)
• Univariate analysis revealed that age, gender, AMT score, place of fall, type of fracture, walking ability outdoor and indoor, ASA grade, medical co-morbidity requiring physician review and delay beyond 36h to surgery had a significant effect. (derbyhospitals.nhs.uk)
• The treatment of these fractures depends on the age of the patient, fracture displacement, bone quality, timing of surgery and activity level of the patient. (springer.com)

Intra-capsular7

• We report on low dislocation rate post total hip replacement for intra-capsular NOF fractures. (scielo.org.za)
• Both intra-capsular as well as extra-capsular fractures were included. (jscimedcentral.com)
• The fracture can be either intra capsular or extra capsular. (hipsurgery.in)
• An intra-capsular fracture occurs through hard cortical bone. (hipsurgery.in)
• The sensory innervation of the proximal femur and a variable portion of the intra-capsular neck of femur arise from the femoral nerve [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
• Fractures of the Neck of the Femur, With Special Reference to Bony Union After Intra-Capsular Fractures. (jamanetwork.com)
• What is the mode of repair after non-impacted intra-capsular fracture of the neck of the femur? (jamanetwork.com)

Intracapsular and extracapsular3

• There are two main types of hip fracture, intracapsular and extracapsular. (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)
• Concomitant ipsilateral intracapsular and extracapsular fractures of the femoral neck are rare injuries with only 14 cases described in the literature as single case reports. (openorthopaedicsjournal.com)
• undisplaced intracapsular and extracapsular femoral neck fractures are usually fixed internally with a compression device. (thefreedictionary.com)

Analgesia5

• A short cut review was carried out to establish whether regional nerve block is better than intravenous analgesia in reducing pain in hip fractures. (bmj.com)
• We determine whether 3-in-1 femoral nerve block is effective as analgesia for fractured neck of femur when administered by emergency physicians. (nih.gov)
• Three-in-one femoral nerve block is an effective method of providing analgesia to patients with fractured neck of femur in the ED. All grades of medical staff were able to apply and consolidate this skill. (nih.gov)
• Femoral nerve block is effective in providing analgesia for femur factures, and has been previously described in FNF [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
• This pre-hospital management of the patient with a femoral neck fracture ensures they receive adequate analgesia and fluid replacement before any definitive treatment at hospital. (openrepository.com)

Extracapsular3

• As the capsule anteriorly descends as low as the intertrochanteric line and posteriorly only half way down the neck, the high fractures are entirely intracapsular and the low fractures intracapsular in front and extracapsular behind. (chestofbooks.com)
• Fractures are broadly categorised as intracapsular or extracapsular and can be classified as stable or unstable. (intechopen.com)
• In general, extracapsular fractures are treated by reduction and osteosynthesis, as are selected intracapsular fractures. (intechopen.com)

Intertrochanteric fractures2

• Subtrochanteric fractures occur 'between lesser trochanter and a point 5 cm distally and are seen as independent entities or as an extension of intertrochanteric fractures. (medicaldialogues.in)
• There do not appear to be major differences in the populations of patients with subcapital or intertrochanteric fractures. (elsevier.com)

Prosthesis5

• The outcomes of THA in patients with NOF fractures can be favourable and provide good long-term prosthesis survival. (scielo.org.za)
• For patients with appropriate indications for THA for treatment of acute NOF fracture, THA can provide good outcomes, it costs less, and has long-term survival of the prosthesis. (scielo.org.za)
• A femoral prosthesis may be used for femoral neck or head fractures. (thefreedictionary.com)
• In total hip replacement, the orthopedic surgeon lops off the bulbous head and angled neck of the femur and puts in its place a ball-like prosthesis that is secured by a spike inserted deep into the lower portion of the bone. (thefreedictionary.com)
• Austin-Moore prosthesis : for fracture of the neck of femur Baksi's prosthesis : for elbow replacement Charnley prosthesis : for total hip replacement Condylar blade plate : for condylar fractures of femur Ender's nail : for fixing inter-trochanteric fracture Grosse-Kempf (GK) nail : for tibial or femoral shaft fracture Hansson pin (or LIH for Lars Ingvar Hansson), a hook-pin used for fractures of the femoral neck. (wikipedia.org)

Occurs9

• It occurs when the top part of the femur (leg bone) is broken, just below the ball and socket joint. (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)
• Hip fracture occurs each year in approximately 225,000 Americans over 50. (thefreedictionary.com)
• Fracture neck of femur occurs in two populations. (hipsurgery.in)
• An extra capsular fracture occurs in spongy cancellous bone. (hipsurgery.in)
• Some shortening occurs in all fractures of the femur (Fig. 538). (chestofbooks.com)
• A periprosthetic fracture is a broken bone that occurs around the components or implants of a total hip replacement. (orthopedicdoctors.net)
• A hip fracture is a femoral fracture that occurs in the proximal end of the femur (the long bone running through the thigh), near the hip. (orthopedicdoctors.net)
• Colle's fracture is a wrist fracture which occurs within an inch of the wrist joint involving the forearm bone's distal end of the radius. (medindia.net)
• Colles fracture or broken wrist is a wrist fracture, which occurs within an inch of the wrist joint. (medindia.net)

Mortality6

• Objective Fractured neck of femur is a severely painful condition with significant mortality and morbidity. (bmj.com)
• Mortality rates after hip fracture are influenced by the patient's age, general physical health, and the type of fracture. (thefreedictionary.com)
• Neck of femur fractures are associated with high mortality and have increased prevalence in dialysis patients. (biomedcentral.com)
• it has previously been shown that delays on operating on neck of femur fractures in the general population results in increased mortality. (biomedcentral.com)
• The higher rates of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus and malignancy may confound mortality amongst patients on dialysis who sustain a fractured neck of femur. (biomedcentral.com)
• Although rare, simultaneous bilateral fractures of the femoral neck are associated with a higher mortality and higher length of stay (4). (ispub.com)

Prosthetic replacement1

• Mohamed Haffez , Primary bipolar prosthetic replacement in fractured neck femur, New Egypt. (who.int)

Greater trochanter2

• The femur is usually fractured through the neck , greater trochanter, upper third of the shaft, middle of the shaft, or just above the condyles. (chestofbooks.com)
• If by measurement the limb is shorter than the opposite one, then if the distance from the tip of the greater trochanter to the external malleolus is the same on both sides, the injury must be higher up, or in the neck. (chestofbooks.com)

Osteoporotic3

• Worldwide, 30% - 40% of women and 13% of men suffer from osteoporotic fractures of the bone, particularly the older people. (springer.com)
• We report a case of bilateral neck of femur fracture in a patient in osteoporotic bone, as a result of a fall from a standing position. (ispub.com)
• We report the case of a 79 year old man who suffered simultaneous bilateral femoral neck fractures in osteoporotic bone. (ispub.com)

Malunion1

• The common problem for these fractures has been malunion, delayed union or non-union. (medicaldialogues.in)

Risk of fracture2

• At this point it is known that women have a higher risk of fracture than men. (surfacehippy.info)
• The reduced bone mineral density adds to the risk of fracture. (uggboots-clearance.net)

Subtrochanteric6

• A fracture of the proximal portion of the femur, i.e., of either the head, neck, intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric regions of the hip. (thefreedictionary.com)
• The intertrochanteric and the subtrochanteric fractures pose a number of management dilemmas depending on the fractures configuration and status of the bones. (medicaldialogues.in)
• A number of different treatment modalities for management of these fractures have been proposed and tried with varying results for both intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures of proximal femur. (medicaldialogues.in)
• For subtrochanteric fractures a DCS is the implant of choice after closed or open reduction. (medicaldialogues.in)
• CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link) Area of subtrochanteric fractures: Mark A Lee. (wikipedia.org)
• Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur. (wikipedia.org)

Dislocation4

• Larger femoral head sizes increase the head-neck ratio and range of motion before impingement, therefore reducing the dislocation rate. (scielo.org.za)
• During a convulsion, there is a powerful and forceful contraction of muscles which may lead to fracture or dislocation. (ac.ir)
• Fracture of the Neck of the Femur Associated with Posterior Dislocation of the Hip. (thefreedictionary.com)
• Uncemented Total Hip Replacement After Two Years of Neglected Hip Dislocation With Fracture of Posterior Column and Wall of the Acetabulum. (pubfacts.com)

Acute1

• We will evaluate the role of total hip replacement (THR) in the setting of trauma for the acute treatment of hip fractures. (intechopen.com)

Management of hip fracture patients3

• 500/year) for a single hospital in New Zealand 10 and has been a leader in the field of innovative management of hip fracture patients. (nzma.org.nz)
• This study presents the initial results of this clinically-led pilot study in the change of the clinical management of hip fracture patients. (nzma.org.nz)
• We present our experience in the management of hip fracture patients after the application of a value-stream approach, the Lean framework, in our trust. (heartofengland.nhs.uk)

Primary diagnosis of fractured2

• Methods Hospital Episode Statistics data on non-elective admissions to 137 hospital trusts between November 2013 and October 2015 with a primary diagnosis of fractured neck of femur were analysed. (nih.gov)
• We examined data from the hospital episode statistics for the period April 2001 to March 2004 for all NHS hospitals in England and extracted records of patients aged ≥ 65 with a primary diagnosis of fractured hip (ICD-10 (international classification of disease, 10th revision) codes S720-S722) admitted from their home. (bmj.com)

Trauma11

• 27 subjects on dialysis presenting with hip fracture were identified using trauma admission and operating theatre records at Lister Hospital, Stevenage, United Kingdom for the period January 2009-January 2014. (biomedcentral.com)
• This study evaluated men over 50 years of age suffering with mild trauma (falling off the same level height or lower) and with a fracture on their femur neck. (pagepressjournals.org)
• In conclusion, in this study it was observed that fractures of the femoral neck following a mild trauma were not correlated to low level of serum estradiol. (pagepressjournals.org)
• Insufficiency fractures of the neck of femur without preceding trauma have been described in the literature, although bilateral involvement is infrequent. (biomedcentral.com)
• Most hip fractures in people with normal bone are the result of high-energy trauma such as car accidents, falling from heights, or sports injuries. (wikipedia.org)
• Does Care at a Trauma Center Affect Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients? (nih.gov)
• Low rates of treatment in postmenopausal women with a history of low trauma fractures: results of audit in a Fracture Liaison Service. (nih.gov)
• As far as we are aware this is the first reported case of this fracture pattern in connection with this patient profile and history, which is similar to the vast majority of trauma patients seen. (ispub.com)
• Although a very rare occurrence simultaneous bilateral neck fractures are known to be associated with high impact trauma or convulsions, and not with falls from a standing position. (ispub.com)
• Although historically such fracture patterns may be associated with high energy trauma or convulsions, the clinician must understand the relevance of primary and secondary bone disease as an aetiological factor. (ispub.com)
• 4. Grisoni N, Foulk D, Sprott D, Laughlin R. Simultaneous bilateral hip fractures in a level 1 trauma center. (ispub.com)

Distal femur2

• Intraarticular fractures of the distal femur: a long-term follow-up study of surgically treated patients. (ota.org)
• Systematic Review of the Treatment of Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures. (ota.org)

Total hip arthropl2

• Optimal arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures: is total hip arthroplasty the answer? (orthopedicdoctors.net)
• Conclusion: Total Hip Arthroplasty offers better functional outcome in early follow-up and can be used for treating for these fractures in this age group. (journalcra.com)

Injury6

• A fractured neck of femur (broken hip) is a serious injury, especially in older people. (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)
• In this injury the ball on the top of the femur has broken off at its junction with the neck of the upper thigh bone, within the hip joint. (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)
• Patients with hip fracture suffer from a variety of fluid losses following their injury. (biomedcentral.com)
• Neck or femur fracture is a common injury endured by people in their old age due to low energy falls and unsteady gaits. (uggboots-clearance.net)
• Fractured neck of femur (FNF) is a common, painful injury. (biomedcentral.com)
• Clandestine fractures are present from time of injury but not detectable. (jsoaonline.com)

Type of hip fracture1

• A fracture of the femoral neck is classified as a type of hip fracture. (wikipedia.org)

Treatment14

• Primary total hip replacement (THR) is suggested for treatment of displaced neck of femur (NOF) fractures in patients with preexisting arthrosis of the hip or if they expect a high level of activity. (scielo.org.za)
• The treatment of displaced NOF fractures has evolved but remains controversial. (scielo.org.za)
• The treatment depends on the location, type of fracture, bone quality, age and co morbidities. (hipsurgery.in)
• Extra capsular fractures are treated by a sliding screw or proximal femoral nail (PFN) Non unions or AVN can result as a failure of the above treatment. (hipsurgery.in)
• Femoral Neck Fractures - Treatment of Hip Fractures - What is the treatment of a femoral neck fracture? (orthopedicdoctors.net)
• Treatment of a femoral neck fracture depends on several factors. (orthopedicdoctors.net)
• Treatment is offered to prevent further fractures that will depend on the patient's age, her bone density and how many risk factors for fracture she has [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
• These fractures have been associated with strenuous exercise, seizures, renal osteodystrophy, fluoride treatment, long-term corticosteroid use, amenorrhoea, abnormal anatomy and osteomalacia due to nutritional and/or hormonal factors. (biomedcentral.com)
• A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Fracture. (medindia.net)
• The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued the Standard Treatment Guidelines Critical Care for Trochanteric fractures (Extra-capsular fracture neck femur). (medicaldialogues.in)
• Predictors of change in 'discharge destination' following treatment for fracture neck of femur. (derbyhospitals.nhs.uk)
• Patients from all age groups can present with this fracture.Osteosynthesis is the preferred and considered a reliable method of treatment for an intracapsular fracture in young patients. (journalcra.com)
• With an increasing global incidence of hip fractures, designing appropriate treatment strategies for hip fractures is fundamentally important to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and payers of healthcare services. (intechopen.com)
• Operative Treatment of Isolated Bicondylar Hoffa Fracture With a Modified Swashbuckler Approach. (pubfacts.com)

Arthroplasty of the hip2

• There are two main modes of failure of the femur following surface arthroplasty of the hip: femoral neck fracture and aseptic loosening. (hipresurfacingnews.com)
• Fracture of the neck of the femur after surface arthroplasty of the hip. (thefreedictionary.com)

Replacement6

• In 2011 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidelines suggesting that clinicians offer total hip replacement (THR) to patients with displaced intracapsular hip fractures who could walk independently outside with no aids or one stick, who are not cognitively impaired and are ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) grade ≤2. (ovid.com)
• Dr. Su Femur fracture Because the bone of the femur is retained, it is possible to fracture it after surface replacement. (surfacehippy.info)
• Dr. Gross Femoral neck fracture is the most common complication after hip surface replacement (HSR). (surfacehippy.info)
• Total Hip Replacement For Fracture Neck Of Femur 2019 4.5 out of 5 based on 442 ratings. (orthopedicdoctors.net)
• 18 district health boards have introduced a new way of caring for people who need a hip or knee joint replacement or who have a fractured neck of femur (hip). (health.govt.nz)
• Displaced intracapsular fractures are conventionally treated by hemiarthroplasty, but total hip replacement [THR] has a role either as a primary intervention in the younger more active patient or as a salvage procedure for failed osteosynthesis or hemiarthroplasty. (intechopen.com)

Half of the hip fractures1

• 1 The rate of hip fracture increases significantly with age with nearly half of the hip fractures occurring in those aged 85 years or older. (nzma.org.nz)

Unilateral2

• Most of these cases are unilateral .Bilateral simultaneous femur neck fracture is a rare occurrence. (ac.ir)
• In contrast although metabolic bone disorders account for the vast majority of unilateral proximal femur fractures, there are very few cases in the English literature where simultaneous fractures are documented with this as an aetiological factor. (ispub.com)

Vertebral1

• Is vertebroplasty a risk factor for subsequent vertebral fracture, meta-analysis of published evidence? (springermedizin.de)

Thigh bone1

• Fracture of the neck of the thigh bone (femur). (hse.ie)

Patients with hip fracture1

• Preventing future fractures: effectiveness of an orthogeriatric fracture liaison service compared to an outpatient fracture liaison service and the standard management in patients with hip fracture. (nih.gov)