Open AccessSafety and efficacy of surgical hip dislocation in managing femoral head fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Ahmed A. Khalifa,
Mohamed A Haridy,
Ali Fergany
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2218-5836
DOI - 10.5312/wjo.v12.i8.604
Subject(s) - medicine , femoral head , meta analysis , dislocation , surgery , head (geology) , systematic review , medline , pathology , materials science , composite material , geomorphology , political science , law , geology
Femoral head fractures (FHFs) are considered relatively uncommon injuries; however, open reduction and internal fixation is preferred for most displaced fractures. Several surgical approaches had been utilized with controversial results; surgical hip dislocation (SHD) is among these approaches, with the reputation of being demanding and leading to higher complication rates.