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Cross-hip x-ray view for proximal femoral osteotomies.

Authors :
Arkader A
Davidson RS
Source :
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) [Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ)] 2009 Jun; Vol. 38 (6), pp. 306-7.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Placement of the blade-plate chisel into the femoral neck can be challenging at times, due to patient positioning and imaging issues. We describe a technique of intraoperative visualization of the femoral neck and head for safer placement of the hardware.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1934-3418
Volume :
38
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19649349