Individualized approach to the surgical management of fibrous dysplasia of the proximal femur.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Fibrous dysplasia of the proximal femur presents with heterogeneous clinical manifestations dictating different surgical approaches. However, to date there are no clear recommendations to guide the choice of surgical approach and no general guidelines for the optimal orthopedic management of these lesions. The objective of this study was to evaluate treatment outcomes of angled blade plates and intramedullary nails, using as outcome indicators revision-free survival, pain, function and femoral neck-shaft-angle. Based on a review of published literature and our study findings, we propose a treatment algorithm, taking into account different factors, which may play a role in the selection of one surgical approach over another. METHODS:Data were evaluated in thirty-two patients (18

SUBMITTER: Majoor BCJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5932767 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature