Muhammad Shafee, Muhammad Asghar, Mukhtar Ahmed Tariq.
Pauwel`s osteotomy and oseosynthesis; its use in patients with non union of femoral neck fractures
Professional Med J Jan - Mar 2007;14(1):89-97.
Nishtar Hospital, Multan

Introduction:- Fracture neck of femur is one of serious injuries encountered in orthopaedic trauma management. It can result from trivial trauma in elderly but are usually the result of high-energy trauma in the younger age group. Objective- To evaluate the results of Pauwel`s osteotomy and oseosynthesis in patients with non union of femoral neck fractures. Setting Orthopaedic Unit, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Duration 1989-1998. Material and methods Sample size 30 patients. Results: 30 cases of neglected fracture neck of femur treated. 5 patients were treated first with traction where greater trochanter migrated a way up to bring it down to the proper level. Then osteotomy was done. In 25 cases Pauwels` osteotomy was primarily done and fixed with 120 degree osteotomy plate. Follow up period ranged from 7 months to 2 and half years. Patients were assessed for reduction of the fracture site in according to alignment index by Garden for union of the fracture and range of mobility and pain relief in follow up period. Conclusion:- This is a reliable method of dealing with nonunion of the fracture neck of the femur in young adults.

Category: Orthopedic Surgery
Keywords: Orthopaedic Trauma. Trauma. Femur. Pauwel Osteotomy. Osteotomy.

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