ArticleThe archives of bone and joint surgery2016
Effects of Hip Geometry on Fracture Patterns of Proximal Femur.
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- Proximal femoral morphometry and its association with hip fracture patterns: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2026Pooled it
- Factors affecting the anatomical localization of proximal femoral fractures in geriatric patients.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Article
- Ancient Principles, Modern Impact: Increased Femoral Offset Demonstrates Decreased Load to Failure in Total Hip Arthroplasty.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2025Article
- Impact of femoral head size on the localization of proximal femur fractures: Retrospective analysis of 400 cases.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Article
- Distinctive Geometrical Traits of Proximal Femur Fractures-Original Article and Review of Literature.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Review
- Fractured morphology of femoral head associated with subsequent femoral neck fracture: Injury analyses of 2D and 3D models of femoral head fractures with computed tomography.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
- Hip Geometry and Proximal Femoral Fractures among Elderly Filipino Women: A Single Centre Cross-Sectional Study.Malaysian orthopaedic journal · 2022Article
- On challenges in clinical assessment of hip fracture risk using image-based biomechanical modelling: a critical review.Journal of bone and mineral metabolism · 2021Review
- Comparative study of the neck shaft angle in femoral neck and intertrochanteric fractures in north part of Iran.International journal of burns and trauma · 2020Article
- Ex Vivo Evaluation of Hip Fracture Risk by Proximal Femur Geometry and Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Chinese Women.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2018Article
- CCD angle & hip fractures - Predictor of fracture symmetry?Journal of orthopaedicsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundSome studies have previously shown that geometry of proximal femur can affect the probability of fracture and type of fracture. It happens since the geometry of the proximal femur determines how a force is applied to its different parts. In this study, we have compared proximal femur's geometric characteristics in femoral neck (FNF), intertrochanteric (ITF) and Subtrochanteric (STF) fractures.
methodsIn this study, 60 patients who had hip fractures were studied as case studies. They were divided into FNF, ITF and STF groups based on their fracture types (20 patients in each group). Patients were studied with x-ray radiography and CT scans. Radiological parameters including femoral neck length from lateral cortex to center of femoral head (FNL), diameter of femoral head (FHD), diameter of femoral neck (FND), femoral head neck offset (FHNO), neck-shaft angle (alpha), femoral neck anteversion (beta) were measured and compared in all three groups.
resultsAmount of FNL was significantly higher in STF group compared to FNF (0.011) while ITF and STF as well as FNT and ITF did not show a significant different. Also, FND in FNF group was significantly lower than the other two groups, i.e. ITF and STF. In other cases there were no instances of significant statistical difference.
conclusionHip geometry can be used to identify individuals who are at the risk of fracture with special pattern. Also, it is important to have more studies in different populations and more in men.
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