Patient Positioning for Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation: a Review of Best Practices.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Proximal femur fractures are common traumatic injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. Preparation and positioning for surgical intervention are critical in the proper management of proximal femur fractures. The purpose of this study was to review the current evidence on the various positioning options for patients and to highlight the principles and emerging techniques to help orthopedic surgeons treat this common injury.

Recent findings

Strategic patient positioning is key to the reduction and fixation of proximal femur fractures without complications. The use of intramedullary devices for the fixation of proximal femur fractures has led to an increased use of the modern fracture table. The fracture table should be used when surgeons are facile with its u

SUBMITTER: Vig KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8390611 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature