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Delayed union of an operated fracture of the femoral neck

Authors: Shabir Ahmed Dhar, Naseem U. Gani, Mohammed F. Butt, Munir Farooq, Mohammed Ramzan Mir

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Fracture of the femoral neck continues to be a vexing clinical and therapeutic challenge for the orthopedic surgeon. The fracture has a propensity for non-union and avascular necrosis. It is a challenge for the orthopedic surgeon to decide when to intervene in a case with non-union where the implant continues to be in place. We present a case with persistent clinical and radiological non-union signs where the fracture eventually united after 32 months. The case bolsters the view that a continued conservative regime might entail good results in such situations.

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Title: Delayed union of an operated fracture of the femoral neck
Authors: Shabir Ahmed Dhar
Naseem U. Gani
Mohammed F. Butt
Munir Farooq
Mohammed Ramzan Mir
Publication date: 01-06-2008
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 1590-9921
Electronic ISSN: 1590-9999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-008-0012-8

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