Pauwels osteotomy for nonunions of the femoral neck.

Ballmer, F T; Ballmer, P M; Baumgaertel, F; Ganz, R; Mast, J W · Orthop Clin North Am · 1990

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

The concept of the Pauwels osteotomy seems to be a valuable method of treating nonunions of the femoral neck. If there is concomitant avascular necrosis, the involved area should be small and the patient younger than 60 years old.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy