Title: Clinical Study of Osteosynthesis in Fracture Neck of Femur

Author: Dr Jose Francis. C

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i7.29

Abstract

The aim of the study is to analyse a viable treatment option for fracture neck of femur – considered to be difficult in achieving union.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of multiple cancellous screws as a treatment for fracture neck of femur.

Materials and Methods: A prospective study of 40 cases of fracture neck of femur treated by multiple cancellous screw fixation was followed up and clinically evaluated. 

Result: Early surgical intervention using multiple cancellous screws gave good results.  

Conclusion: It is an easy less invasive produce with fewer complications.

Keywords: Fracture neck of Femur, cannulated cancellous screws, early fixation, anatomical reduction.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Jose Francis. C

Additional Professor, Department of Orthopaedics,

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram