Efficacy of valgus osteotomy in treating nonunion of femoral neck fractures post-internal fixation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nonunion of femoral neck fractures following internal fixation presents a significant challenge, particularly in young patients. This study evaluated the efficacy of valgus osteotomy in treating femoral neck fracture nonunion after failed internal fixation in young adults.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted including a total of 23 male patients with a mean age of 32.9 years, who underwent valgus osteotomy for femoral neck fracture nonunion. The procedure involved lateral closing wedge osteotomy at the subtrochanteric level, followed by fixation with a dynamic hip screw (DHS). The postoperative follow-up period exceeded one year.

Results

Significant improvements in biomechanical parameters were observed. The mean neck-shaft angle increased from 1

SUBMITTER: Xu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872901 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature