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Review
. 2004 Oct;35(4):463-72.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2004.05.004.

Femoral head fractures: diagnosis, management, and complications

Ferhan A Asghar  1 , Madhav A Karunakar
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Review

Femoral head fractures: diagnosis, management, and complications

Ferhan A Asghar et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2004 Oct.

Abstract

Femoral head fractures occur with a reported incidence of 6%-16% after hip dislocation. Even the largest series have evaluated only a few dozen patients, often collecting experience from multiple centers. This article provides the clinician with current information to guide the diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition.

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