Simulating Prophylactic Fixation Methods for Osteoporotic Femoral Neck Fracture Prevention.

Gregory R RoytmanAlim F RamjiBrian BeitlerBrad YooMichael P LeslieMichael BaumgaertnerSteven M TommasiniDaniel Howard Wiznia

Published in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2022)

FNS was less able to resist external forces compared with the other implants. This work informs the potential implications between the choice of implants that, although historically have not been used prophylactically, may be considered in the future for prophylactic stabilization of the femoral neck. Cadaveric study and clinical trials are recommended for further study.

Keyphrases

clinical trial
soft tissue
minimally invasive
current status
randomized controlled trial
decision making
climate change
risk assessment
postmenopausal women
study protocol