Abstract
Advantages and disadvantages of various fixation procedures for use in fractures of the femoral neck--blade-plate with temporary fixation by means of Kirschner wire insertion or dynamic hip screws--and hemi- or total allo-arthroplasty are described. The large number of fixation procedures for pertrochanteric fractures reflects the difficulty in achieving mobility and loading stability. On account of the possible intra- and postoperative complications, the highly propagated gamma nailing has proved problematic. Overall, the individual situation of the patient must be taken into account when choosing the appropriate fixation procedure.
| Translated title of the contribution | Management of unstable fractures of the coxal femur. Selection of the appropriate osteosynthesis procedure in elderly patients |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 218-220 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Fortschritte der Medizin |
| Volume | 112 |
| Issue number | 15 |
| State | Published - 30 May 1994 |