Hip Archives – RIH Orthopaedic Foundation

Biomechanical Analysis of Fixation Devices for Basicervical Femoral Neck Fractures

By Rihof Lab|2020-07-31T12:24:09+00:00January 1st, 2019|

Biomechanical Analysis of Fixation Devices for Basicervical Femoral Neck Fractures Publication: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Date: January 2019 Authors: Johnson J, Deren M, Chambers A, Cassidy D, Koruprolu S, Born C. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Basicervical femoral neck fractures are challenging fractures in geriatric populations. The goal of this study was to [...]

Is tip apex distance as important as we think? A biomechanical study examining optimal lag screw placement

By Rihof Lab|2020-07-27T13:37:10+00:00August 1st, 2014|

Publication: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Date: August 2014 Authors: Kane P, Vopat B, Heard W, Thakur N, Paller D, Koruprolu S, Born C. Link to Full Text Abstract BACKGROUND: Intertrochanteric hip fractures pose a significant challenge for the orthopaedic community as optimal surgical treatment continues to be debated. Currently, varus collapse with lag screw cutout is [...]