Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
2718537 | Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
ABSTRACTThe purpose of the present study was to review the results of femoral neck non-unions treatment with valgusing intertrochanteric osteotomy. Methods: Between 1988 and 2003 we treaded thirty two femoral neck non-unions with valgusing osteotomy and fixation. The mean follow-up time was 9.8 years and the mean age was 41.7 years. Results: Twenty eight (87.4%) of the thirty two valgusing osteotomies evolved to femoral neck union, while four cases (12.6%) evolved to total hip arthroplasty. Eight cases evolved to partial osteonecrosis. Conclusions: The valgusing intertrochanteric osteotomy for treating femoral neck non-unions achieved consolidation in 87.4% (28/32). However, only 56.2% (18/32) achieved full recovery of hip function.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Authors
Carlos Roberto Schwartsmann, Marco Aurélio Telöken, Leonardo Carbonera Boschin, Ivo Schmiedt, Ricardo Falavinha, Marcus Vinicius Crestani,