Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a relatively uncommon complication following an extracapsular hip fracture. Although it can occur following fixation of unstable 3-part or 4-part intertrochanteric fractures with significant posteromedial and posterolateral comminution, it remains a ra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458513507771 |