Valgus Intertrochanteric Osteotomy for Femoral Neck Nonunion.

Medda, Suman; Jinnah, Alexander H; Marquez-Lara, Alejandro; Araiza, Edgar T; Hasty, Eddie K; Halvorson, Jason J; Pilson, Holly T · J Orthop Trauma · 2019

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy is an effective method of treating femoral neck nonunion by reducing shear forces at the fracture and correcting the neck-shaft angle. Good outcomes have been reported in the literature. Through careful preoperative planning and a precise operative technique, reliable healing of both the osteotomy and nonunion can be achieved.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy