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Short-Term Complications of Relative Femoral Neck Lengthening Combined with Extra-Articular Osteotomies of the Proximal Femur
PurposeRelative femoral neck lengthening (RNL) is a newer technique to correct coxa breva and coxa vara to relieve a femoro-acetabular im**ement...
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Finite element analysis of medial closing and lateral opening wedge osteotomies of the distal femur in relation to hinge fractures
PurposeIntraoperative hinge fractures in distal femur osteotomies represent a risk factor for loss of alignment and non-union. Using finite element...
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Management of complete intra-articular distal femur and patellar fractures in an achondroplastic young adult; small is challenging’ revisited: a case-report
BackgroundPeople with achondroplasia exhibit distinct physical characteristics, but their cognitive abilities remain within the normal range. The...
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Using Blumensaat’s line to determine the sagittal alignment of the distal femur
BackgroundA coherent measurement approach for sagittal alignment of the distal femur after fracture reduction or distal femur osteotomies is not...
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Increased femoral anteversion in females with anterior knee pain relates to both the neck and the shaft of the femur
IntroductionIncreased femoral anteversion (FAV) can have many clinical manifestations, including anterior knee pain (AKP). To our knowledge, no...
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Atypical femur fractures associated with bisphosphonate therapy: post-operative outcomes
PurposeBisphosphonates are commonly used medication for the treatment of osteoporosis, and a well-established complication of this medication is...
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Determining the clinical significance of the PROMIS physical function score in the setting of femur fractures
BackgroundTo adequately utilize patient reported outcome scores in the clinical setting, accurate determination of a cohort-specific minimal...
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Retrograde intramedullary nailing with supplemental plate and lag screws allows early weight bearing following distal end-segment femur fractures (AO/OTA 33) in a low-resource setting
PurposeTo underline the feasibility of achieving early weight bearing in patients with distal end-segment femur fractures (AO/OTA 33) treated with...
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ESIN in femur fractures in children under 3: is it safe?
BackgroundPediatric femur fractures are a major trauma in children. Different treatment algorithms have been developed but indications for surgical...
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The effect of patient positioning on measurements of bone mineral density of the proximal femur: a simulation study using computed tomographic images
SummaryThe patient’s position may affect the bone mineral density (BMD) measurements; however, the extent of this effect is undefined. This CT...
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Derotational distal femur osteotomy combined with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction yields satisfactory results in recurrent patellar dislocation with excessive femoral anteversion angle and trochlear dysplasia
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction combined with...
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Distal femur fractures in elderly treated with internal fixation or distal femoral replacement — retrospective cohort study on 75 patients assessing functional outcomes, reoperations, and mortality
PurposeThis cohort study aimed to describe the functional outcomes, complications, and mortality of patients over 65 with acute distal femur...
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A comparison of distal femoral replacement versus fixation in treating periprosthetic supracondylar femur fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe treatment of periprosthetic femur fractures around a total knee replacement remains a technical challenge for the orthopedic surgeon....
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Three-dimensional printed customized uncemented unipolar prosthesis combined with ligament reconstruction for tumorous defect of the distal femur in children
BackgroundHemiarthroplasty following tumor resection of the distal femur in children provides a chance to preserve the proximal tibial physis for...
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Cemented vs uncemented megaprostheses in proximal femur metastases: a multicentric comparative study
BackgroundHip megaprostheses are a long known reconstructive method in the treatment of proximal femur metastases. The use of cemented or uncemented...
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The effect of pre-operative carbohydrate loading in femur fracture: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundFemur fracture is a major burden among elderly people, leading patients to be bedridden for a long time in the hospital. The body is more...
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Comparison of Outcomes of Long Versus Short Cephalomedullary Nails for the Fixation of Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 14,547 Patients
PurposeIntertrochanteric Femur Fractures (IFF) fixation could be done with short or long Cephalomedullary Nails (CMNs). Nevertheless, despite several...
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Development of in vitro osteoporosis model in minipig proximal humerus and femur: validation in histological and biomechanical study
BackgroundThe minipig has been used for research in various fields of medicine, even in orthopedics. Though previous studies have already suggested...
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Femoral neck shaft angle measurement on plain radiography: is standing or supine radiograph a reliable template for the contralateral femur?
IntroductionNeck-shaft angle (NSA) is of paramount importance to orthopedic surgeons due to its implications for various pathologies of the hip and...
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Retrospective evaluation of radiological and clinical outcomes after surgical treatment of proximal femur fractures utilizing TFNA
IntroductionThe aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients treated with the TFN-Advanced™ Proximal Femoral...
