Fig. 5From: Enhanced interfragmentary stability and improved clinical prognosis with use of the off-axis screw technique to treat vertical femoral neck fractures in nongeriatric patients3-D reconstructed model of hip and AP radiographs of fracture and treatment fixation in a 49-year-old male with a vertical femoral neck fracture. a, b Preoperative radiograph and reconstructed model showing the vertical femoral neck fracture. c AP radiograph showing the initial treatment with three parallel screws augmented with an off-axis screw. d AP radiograph of the same patient taken 36 months postoperatively, revealing bone union without any complicationsBack to article page