Comparative analysis of treatment of basicervical femur fractures in young adults with CCS, DHS, and PFN

Conclusion Multiple cancellous screws do not provide a sufficiently stable construct during fracture healing. PFN, although associated with lesser implant failures than CCS, have a higher incidence of technical errors. DHS provides sufficient stability in well-reduced basicervical fractures in young adults; it is associated with highest fracture union rates and best functional outcome out of the three implants at final follow-up.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 4, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research