Role of Valgus Osteotomy in Intracapsular Fracture of Femur Neck

Abstract

The hip joint is a multi axial, ball and socket type of joint composed of head of the femur articulating with cup shaped fossa of acetabulum. An attempt has made in this study to evaluate the role of valgus osteotomy in the treatment of femur neck fractures. This was two year prospective study, consisting of 30 consecutive cases of femoral neck fractures treated by valgus osteotomy. Out of 240 intracapsular femoral neck fractures 30 cases were treated by valgus osteotomy in the orthopedic department. 19 (73%) cases showed excellent results, 03 (12%) cases showed good results and remaining 04 cases showed poor results. In summary, the concept of the Pauwels valgus osteotomy sees to be a valuable method of treating Pauwels type II and type III fractures and non unions of femoral neck in which the head is viable and the neck is fairly well preserved, in patients under 60 years of age.