ReviewCurrent osteoporosis reports2019
Biomechanics of Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation.
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58 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 109 citations in OpenAlex.
- The correlation between bone mineral density measured at the forearm and at the lumbar spine or femoral neck: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- The effect of cerclage wiring with intramedullary nail surgery in proximal femoral fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022Pooled it
- Emerging Technologies for Assisted Fracture Reduction: A Systematic Review.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Review
- Four different fixation strategies for ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures: a finite element analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- [Biomechanical study on the combined effects of femoral component rotational malalignment and osteoporosis in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2026Article
- Using Three-Dimensional Quantitative CT Models to Compare Density Patterns Across Pelvic Fractures.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026Article
- A Review of the Variations in Design Features in Diaphyseal Engaging Tapered Fluted Titanium Femoral Stems in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.Hip & pelvis · 2026Review
- Fewer major complications but more pain in reverse shoulder arthroplasty compare with open reduction internal fixation in closed proximal humerus fracture: a National database study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Bioglass-Reinforced Spongin-Like Collagen Scaffolds for Osteoporotic Bone Tissue Engineering.ACS omega · 2026Article
- Clinical efficacy of manual reverse closed reduction and robot-assisted cannulated screw fixation for valgus-impacted osteoporotic femoral neck fractures in the elderly: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Anatomical implant region - a critical determinant for the osteogenic potency of small extracellular vesicles and rhBMP-2.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- Functional and Radiological Outcomes Following Volar Locking Plate Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures: A Prospective Analytical Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Effect of early weight bearing on rehabilitation in ankle fractures with syndesmotic injuries.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Magnetron sputtering to enhance bone integration of tantalum-coated titanium implants: an in vitro and in vivo analysis.BMC biotechnology · 2025Article
- Comparative analysis of bone regeneration in critical-sized defects using self-assembling peptide hydrogel-178, bone morphogenetic protein-2, and calcium phosphate scaffolds in a rat femur model.Nagoya journal of medical science · 2025Article
- Novel Customizable Fracture Fixation Technique vs. Conventional Metal Locking Plate: An Exploratory Comparative Study of Fixation Stability in an Experimental In Vivo Ovine Bilateral Phalangeal Fracture Model.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Role of Osteoporosis in Total Hip Arthroplasty Periprosthetic Fractures and Current Management Strategies: a Review.Current osteoporosis reports · 2025Review
- Predicting mechanical complications in proximal femoral nailing for elderly patients: a radiological scoring system based on a single-centre retrospective cohort with 586 cases.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- The proximal femoral universal nail system (PFUN): a novel intramedullary nail for treating complex proximal femoral fractures and its biomechanical comparison with the proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA).Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Fixation Failure in Osteoporotic Bone: A Review of Complications and Outcomes.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
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Abstract
purpose of reviewFractures of osteoporotic bone in elderly individuals need special attention. This manuscript reviews the current strategies to provide sufficient fracture fixation stability with a particular focus on fractures that frequently occur in elderly individuals with osteoporosis and require full load-bearing capacity, i.e., pelvis, hip, ankle, and peri-implant fractures. RECENT
findingsElderly individuals benefit immensely from immediate mobilization after fracture and thus require stable fracture fixation that allows immediate post-operative weight-bearing. However, osteoporotic bone has decreased holding capacity for metallic implants and is thus associated with a considerable fracture fixation failure rate both short term and long term. Modern implant technologies with dedicated modifications provide sufficient mechanical stability to allow immediate weight-bearing for elderly individuals. Depending on fracture location and fracture severity, various options are available to reinforce or augment standard fracture fixation systems. Correct application of the basic principles of fracture fixation and the use of modern implant technologies enables mechanically stable fracture fixation that allows early weight-bearing and results in timely fracture healing even in patients with osteoporosis.
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