Date
2021-11-18Journal
World Journal of OrthopedicsPublisher
Baishideng Publishing Group CoType
Article
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Pauwels’ femoral neck fracture classification is based on the biomechanical principle that shear stress and varus force increase along more vertically oriented fractures, resulting in higher risk of fracture displacement and ultimately nonunion. This principle continues to guide construct selection for femoral neck fracture internal fixation and is the foundation for treating non-union with valgus osteotomy. However, with poor inter- and intra-rater reliability, dated treatment recommendations, and unreliable prognostic value, the Pauwels classification cannot be directly applied in its entirety to the management of femoral neck fractures in modern practice. © 2021. Published By Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All Rights ReservedIdentifier to cite or link to this item
http://hdl.handle.net/10713/17312ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.5312/wjo.v12.i11.811