Femoral Neck Fracture

Scientists at Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics detail research in femoral neck fracture

Published in Health Risk Factor Week, December 4th, 2007

Research findings, 'Femoral neck fractures after metal-on-metal total hip resurfacing: a prospective cohort study,' are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from the United States, "There has been a renewed interest in metal-on-metal resurfacing total hip arthroplasty. Recent studies have reported high success rates at short to midterm follow-up."

"Despite these excellent early outcomes, femoral neck fractures have been reported as a major complication after this procedure. The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of this complication in a prospective cohort of patients. In addition, various demographic and radiographic factors such as...

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