Finite Element Evaluation of the Femoral Neck System as Prophylactic Fixation to Prevent Contralateral Hip Fractures
LaMonica J, Rhee B, Milligan K, Leslie M, Tommasini S, Wiznia D. Finite Element Evaluation of the Femoral Neck System as Prophylactic Fixation to Prevent Contralateral Hip Fractures. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation 2022, 13: 21514593221135117. PMID: 36393901, PMCID: PMC9661561, DOI: 10.1177/21514593221135117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFinite element analysisFemoral neck systemContralateral hip fractureElement analysisHip fractureBone failurePeak stressProximal femurTrabecular bone failureFinite element evaluationCortical bone failureVon Mises stressContralateral proximal femurPrimary hip fractureNeck systemOsteoporotic proximal femurCadaveric biomechanical studyPharmacologic treatmentElement evaluationGeriatric patientsSignificant morbidityProphylactic fixationFemoral neckFall preventionBone quality