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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 88-B, Issue 10, 1272-1278.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.88B10.17683  
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Principles of fixation of osteoporotic fractures

P. V. Giannoudis, BSc, MB, MD, EEC(Orth), Professor1; and E. Schneider, Dr.sc.techn, Professor2

1 Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Leeds, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK.
2 AO Research Institute AO Foundation, Clavadelerstrasse, CH-7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland.

Correspondence should be sent to Professor P. V. Giannoudis; e-mail: pgiannoudi{at}aol.com

Despite advances in the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures, their prevalence continues to increase. Their operative treatment remains a challenge for the surgeon, often with unpredictable outcomes. This review highlights the current aspects of management of these fractures and focuses on advances in implant design and surgical technique.




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