Pauwels osteotomy for nonunions of the femoral neck.
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
- Femoral Neck Fractures
- Fractures, Ununited
- Osteotomy
Anatomy
- femur
- hip