Ipsilateral femoral neck and trochanter fracture
2011
Response to Letter on Ipsilateral Femoral Neck and Trochanter Fracture
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Author Information
Author(s): Neogi Devdatta, Ajay Kumar, KV Trikha, Vivek Yadav, Chandra S
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
Conclusion
The authors clarify the benefits of their surgical approach for treating ipsilateral femoral neck and trochanter fractures.
Supporting Evidence
- The article is the most viewed and downloaded in its issue.
- The digastric osteotomy helped prevent muscle damage during surgery.
- Worldwide accepted protocols for DVT prophylaxis were followed.
Takeaway
The authors explain why their surgery method is good for treating certain hip fractures, even if some people disagree.
Methodology
The authors performed a digastric osteotomy and used a dynamic condylar screw with an antirotation screw for fracture fixation.
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