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Outcomes of Partially vs Fully Threaded Cannulated Screws in Undisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures
June 2025
Outcomes of Partially vs Fully Threaded Cannulated Screws in Undisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A comparative study of early functional outcomes in undisplaced neck of femur fracture treated with partially threaded and fully threaded cannulated screw fixation in patients above 60 years age.
Pak J Med Sci . 2023 Sep-Oct;39(5):1531-1534.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty-two patients aged 60 or older with undisplaced neck of femur fractures were randomized to receive either partially threaded cannulated screw fixation (n=41) or fully threaded cannulated screw fixation (n=41). The primary outcome was early functional outcome assessed by the Harris Hip Score. Secondary outcomes included radiological union assessed by RUSH score at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 mon...
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