Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures with Osteosynthesis. Ten Keys to Success
Ten Keys to Success
Abstract
Femoral neck fracture is a pathology that the trauma surgeon usually faces. When he or she decides to perform osteosynthesis, there are many factors to consider in order to achieve a good result and avoid complications. In this update article we seek to offer 10 keys to success when reduction and osteosynthesis are chosen as the therapeutic method.Downloads
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