Comparison analysis of the operative treatment results of the femoral neck fractures using side-plate and compression screw and cannulated AO screws.

Introduction: Femoral neck fractures are among the most frequent and the most dangerous types of musculoskeletal injuries in the elderly population. There is general agreement that because of the morphology of the fracture, internal fixation is the treatment of choice irrespective of the degree of displacement. The optimal surgical treatment of femoral neck fractures remains controversial despite constant progress in the surgical management of such fractures and still remains a serious therapeutic problem.

Elliptical head hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of femoral neck and head fractures--preliminary report.

Background: The aim of his study is to evaluate efficacy of elliptical head hemiarthroplasty in treatment of femoral neck and head fractures and related complications in young patients under 55 years of age.

Material And Methods: Uncemented elliptical head hemiarthroplasty was performed in 14 patients aged 28-55, mean age of 46,7 years, out of whom 12 diagnosed with a femoral neck fracture or related complications and 2 with a femoral head fracture. Mean follow-up period was 4,5 years, range from 10 months to 6 years.

Cementless stem stability in dysplastic osteoarthritis of the hip--12 years' experience.

Background: The aim of this paper is a retrospective assessment of artificial hip joint function and stability of cementless stems of varied design used in the treatment of deformative and degenerative dysplastic changes in the hip.

Materials And Methods: The study enrolled 182 patients treated by cementless total hip arthroplasty. The average age of the patients was 44 years and the follow-up time ranged from 2 to 22 years (16.

Efficacy of closed reduction and maintenance of surgical outcome in plaster cast immobilization in different types of distal radius fractures.

Background: The aim of this paper is to evaluate the results maintaining after closed reduction of distal radius fracture and to assess difficulties in restoration of the articular surface continuity with reference to the type of fracture according to the AO classification.

Material And Methods: 65 patients were included in the study (40 female, 25 male), mean age of 59 years (19-84), diagnosed with the distal radius fracture, treated by closed reduction and a plaster cast immobilization. The mean immobilization period was 40 days (25-50).