In Vitro Biomechanical Study of Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation with Two or Three Cannulated Screws in Dogs.

Objective:  To evaluate the in vitro mechanical properties of basilar fractures of the femoral neck stabilized with two or three titanium-cannulated screws in dogs.

Study Design:  Ex vivo study.

Sample Population:  Cadaveric canine femur ( = 21).