Proximal Femur Fractures

A practical, evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of proximal femur fractures

Discusses femoral anatomy and biomechanics, surgical approaches, femoral head and neck fractures, intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures, nonunions and femoral shaft fractures, as well as quality and patient safety

An excellent resource for orthopedic surgeons, trauma surgeons and sports medicine specialists

Autorentext

Kenneth A. Egol, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair of Education, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA

Philipp Leucht, MD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Cell Biology, New York University School of Medicine, Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA

Inhalt
Anatomical Considerations of the Hip.- Biomechanics of the Hip.- Surgical Approaches to the Hip.- Femoral Head Fractures.- Femoral Neck Fractures in the Young.- Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly.- Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: Plates and Screws.- Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: IM Nails.- Subtrochanteric Fractures.- Nonunions about the Proximal Femur.- Femoral Neck and Shaft Fractures.- Medical Issues Surrounding Proximal Femur Fractures.- Quality and Patient Safety in Hip Fracture Patients.