The biomechanical assessment of fixation methods in periprosthetic femur fractures

Gulsen M., Karatosun V. A., UYULGAN B.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.45, no.4, pp.266-269, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2011.2338
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.266-269
  • Keywords: Arthroplasty, biomechanics, composite, femur, fracture, hip, periprosthetic
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of our study was to compare the biomechanical properties of different fixation methods used in periprosthetic femur fractures.