Ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures. When do we need further image screening of the hip?

Objective: The objective of the present study was to identify patterns of femoral diaphyseal fractures which are associated with fractures of the ipsilateral femoral neck according to the AO classification. We propose an algorithm of investigation based on plain radiographs, recognizing cases that need additional screening with computed tomography.

Patients And Methods: This observational retrospective study included patients with combined diaphyseal and femoral neck fractures.

Unfractionated heparin and mechanical thromboprophylaxis in hip arthroplasty.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of unfractionated heparin associated with mechanical prophylaxis as a method for preventing venous thromboembolism in hip arthroplasty.

Method: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 181 hip arthroplasties out of 216 consecutive cases performed over a period of 39 months in our hospital. We excluded 35 cases due to non-adherence to the standardized method of thromboprophylaxis or loss to follow-up.