Enhanced external counterpulsation-assisted cannulated screw fixation promoted femoral neck fracture healing: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Femoral neck fractures often lead to complications such as delayed union or nonunion due to limited blood supply to the femoral head. Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a non-invasive method that improves peripheral and tissue perfusion. This study aimed to evaluate whether postoperative EECP could promote fracture healing and improve hip function recovery after cannulated screw fixation for femoral neck fractures.

Methods

This single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial included patients with acute femoral neck fractures eligible for cannulated screw fixation. Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio into two groups using a computer-generated random sequence. Group assignments were sealed in opaque envelopes to ensure allocation concealme

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12777366 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature