Pauwels osteotomy for nonunions of the femoral neck

Orthop Clin North Am. 1990 Oct;21(4):759-67.

Abstract

The concept of the Pauwels osteotomy seems to be a valuable method of treating nonunions of the femoral neck. If there is concomitant avascular necrosis, the involved area should be small and the patient younger than 60 years old.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bone Plates
  • Female
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / complications
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / surgery*
  • Femur Head Necrosis / etiology
  • Femur Head Necrosis / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
  • Fractures, Ununited / surgery*
  • Hip Prosthesis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Patient Care Planning