Histological observation of the retinacula of weitbrecht and its clinical significance: A cadaveric study
Conclusion: The Sandwich panels structure existed generally in the retinacula of Weitbrecht, and this sandwich panelture may play very important role in protecting the retinaculum artery from being injured, which show the importance of protecting the retinacular artery in the treatment of femoral neck fractures.
Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bang Dou Jiong Mei Zhiyuan Wang Ming Ni Guangyao Jia Shiwei Liu Source Type: research