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Fig. 7

From: Enhanced interfragmentary stability and improved clinical prognosis with use of the off-axis screw technique to treat vertical femoral neck fractures in nongeriatric patients

Fig. 7

AP radiographs of a parallel screw fixation in a 58-year-old man. a Preoperative radiograph showing a vertical femoral neck fracture. b Postoperative radiograph showing treatment with three cannulated screws. c Radiograph taken 6 months postoperatively in the same patient, showing severe screw withdrawal, femoral neck shortening, and delayed union, as seen in the fracture line. Pre-OP preoperative, Post-OP postoperative, 6 m 6 months after surgery

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X