ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025
Efficacy of valgus osteotomy in treating nonunion of femoral neck fractures post-internal fixation.
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- Functional Outcomes of Valgus Osteotomy in Young Patients of Intracapsular Neck of Femur Fracture: A Case Series.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Case Report: Proximal femoral valgus osteotomy and dynamic hip screw fixation for post-traumatic coxa vara secondary to femoral neck or intertrochanteric fracture nonunion or malunion: a retrospective case series.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Comparative study on the clinical efficacy of femoral neck system and cannulated cancellous screw in the treatment of femoral neck fractures in young patients.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Nonunion of femoral neck fractures following internal fixation presents a significant challenge, particularly in young patients. This study evaluated the efficacy of valgus osteotomy in treating femoral neck fracture nonunion after failed internal fixation in young adults. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted including a total of 23 male patients with a mean age of 32.9 years, who underwent valgus osteotomy for femoral neck fracture nonunion. The procedure involved lateral closing wedge osteotomy at the subtrochanteric level, followed by fixation with a dynamic hip screw (DHS). The postoperative follow-up period exceeded one year. Results: Significant improvements in biomechanical parameters were observed. The mean neck-shaft angle increased from 118.91° to 139.26° ( Conclusion: Valgus osteotomy is an effective treatment for femoral neck fracture nonunion in young adults, offering improved biomechanics, good union rates, and enhanced functional outcomes. This technique is a viable option for preserving the native hip joint in challenging patients.
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