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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomechanical Analysis

Background:

  • Accurate prediction of proximal femur rotation is vital for preventing malrotation in femur fracture surgeries.
  • Malrotation can lead to suboptimal surgical outcomes and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple guideline for predicting proximal femur rotation.
  • To utilize translucent 3-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) for this prediction.
  • To establish reference angles to prevent surgical malrotation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study involving 36 subjects undergoing CT angiography.
  • Creation of translucent 3D CT images.
  • Measurement of great trochanter (GT) and lesser trochanter (LT) ratios at various internal (IR) and external rotation (ER) angles.

Main Results:

  • GT and LT ratios increased with external rotation and decreased with internal rotation.
  • Key ratios (GT=0.5, LT=1.0) were observed around 10°-15° ER.
  • Specific ratios (GT=0.33, LT=0.0) indicating potential malrotation were identified between 10°-15° IR.

Conclusions:

  • Established practical reference values for proximal femur rotation using 3D CT.
  • The developed guideline can aid surgeons in preventing malrotation during femur surgeries.
  • Findings provide valuable intraoperative guidance for orthopedic procedures.