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Valgus-impacted subcapital neck of femur fractures: a systematic review, meta-analysis with cost analysis of fixation in-situ versus nonoperative management.

Herv VidakovicDavid KieserGary J HooperChris FramptonMichael Charles Wyatt
Published in: Hip international : the journal of clinical and experimental research on hip pathology and therapy (2023)
This meta-analysis of the existing literature concludes that whilst nonoperative management is possible for valgus impacted neck of femur fractures, it is associated with higher complication rates and greater expense than management by internal fixation.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • bone mineral density
  • body composition
  • postmenopausal women