Cannulated Screw Fixation of Fracture Neck of Femur

Abstract

Objective: To determine the outcome of cannulated screw fixation of intra capsular fracture neck of femur in terms of union rates and complications.

Study Design:  Retrospective case series study.

Place and Duration: This study was carried out at the DHQ Teaching hospital Abbottabad & Gilani hospital Abbottabad from March 2008 to March 2011.

Materials and Methods: Twenty four patients with intracapsular fractures neck of femur younger than 65 years of age including Garden I-IV, were fixed with cannulated screws, and included in this study. All cases were done by one surgeon and were followed for twenty four months.

Results: Union was recorded in twenty one patient’s i.e. 87.5%. One patient from Garden III and two patients from Garden IV went in to non-union and were converted in tohemiarthoplasty. Combined Union rate of Garden III and IV was 78.57 %.

Conclusion: Cannulated Screw fixation of intracapsular fracture neck of femur is a safe and effective method.