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Abstract
Femoral neck and ipsilateral neck and shaft fractures in the young adult represent a significant source of morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the anatomy, pathophysiology, radiographic evaluation, timing of surgery, and complications in an attempt to increase recognition of these injuries and provide better patient care.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9208836 DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70301-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Orthop Clin North Am ISSN: 0030-5898 Impact factor: 2.472