TY - JOUR
T1 - Biomechanical Considerations for Surgical Stabilization of Osteoporotic Fractures
AU - Bogunovic, Ljiljana
AU - Cherney, Steven M.
AU - Rothermich, Marcus A.
AU - Gardner, Michael J.
PY - 2013/4
Y1 - 2013/4
N2 - The incidence of osteoporotic fractures has been steadily rising along with the aging of the population. Surgical management of these fractures can be a challenge to orthopedic surgeons. Diminished bone mass and frequent comminution make fixation difficult. Advancements in implant design and fixation techniques have served to address these challenges and when properly applied, can improve overall outcome. The purpose of this review is to describe fixation challenges of common osteoporotic fractures and provide options for successful treatment.
AB - The incidence of osteoporotic fractures has been steadily rising along with the aging of the population. Surgical management of these fractures can be a challenge to orthopedic surgeons. Diminished bone mass and frequent comminution make fixation difficult. Advancements in implant design and fixation techniques have served to address these challenges and when properly applied, can improve overall outcome. The purpose of this review is to describe fixation challenges of common osteoporotic fractures and provide options for successful treatment.
KW - Cephalomedullary nail
KW - Distal femur fracture
KW - Fragility fracture
KW - Intertrochanteric fracture
KW - Locked plating
KW - Osteoporotic fracture
KW - Proximal humerus fracture
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.01.006
DO - 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.01.006
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23544823
AN - SCOPUS:84876723011
SN - 0030-5898
VL - 44
SP - 183
EP - 200
JO - Orthopedic Clinics of North America
JF - Orthopedic Clinics of North America
IS - 2
ER -