Indications and late results in the treatment of femur neck fractures with femur head arthroplasty

Dickreuter, W.

Helvetica Chirurgica Acta 45(3): 403-411

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0018-0181
PMID: 701080
Document Number: 131856
On the basis of the case histories of 45 subcapital fractures of the femoral neck treated by hip arthroplasty (endoprothesis) indication and long-term results are demonstrated (average period after operation 54 months, longest period 16 years). Late complications (acetabular erosion, loosening) and possibilities to prevent them are discussed.

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