Pauwel's osteotomy and osteosynthesis in patients. with non-union of femoral neck fractures

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the results of Pauwel's ostetotomy and oseosynthesig in patients with non union of femoral neck fractures. This Study was conducted in the Orthopaedic Unit, Nishtar Hospital, Multan during the period of 1989-1998. A total of 30 patients were included in the study. Thirty cases of neglected fracture neck of femur treated in Nishtar Hospital Multan from 1989-1998. Five patients were treated first with traction where greater trochanter migrated a way up to bring it down to the proper level. Then osteotomy was done. In 25 cases Pauwels' osteotomy was primarily done and fixed with 120-degree osteotomy plate. This is a reliable method of dealing with non-union of the Fracture neck of the femur in young adults