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A Novel Scoring System Can Estimate the Risk of Posttraumatic Osteonecrosis After Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation in Adults Younger Than 65 Years.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research·September 22, 2026·PMID 42770960
Why it mattersONFH after fixation of femoral neck fractures in younger adults is a devastating complication, yet no preoperative risk tool existed. This score offers a practical way to counsel patients and tailor follow-up intensity based on individual risk.
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