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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2021; 12(11): 811-815
Published online Nov 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i11.811
Published online Nov 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i11.811
Table 1 Pauwels’ classification of femoral neck fractures
| Inclination of fracture line from horizontal | Predominant force at fracture site | Treatment (original classification) | Treatment (modern) | Risk of nonunion | |
| Type I | 0-30 | Compressive force | Nonoperative | Internal fixation vs arthroplasty | Low |
| Type II | 30-50 | Shearing stress | Internal fixation | Internal fixation vs arthroplasty | Medium |
| Type III | > 50 | Significant shearing stress and varus force | Valgus osteotomy | Internal fixation vs arthroplasty | High |
- Citation: Nandi S. Revisiting Pauwels' classification of femoral neck fractures. World J Orthop 2021; 12(11): 811-815
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v12/i11/811.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v12.i11.811