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Learn by taking action at each stage of this actual patient case. You'll be guided one-on-one by expert surgeons as they demonstrate critical concepts, details, and pearls. You will learn to: Differentiate between intertrochanteric and femoral neck fracturesAssess the degree of displacement and understand how classification affects treatment decisionsDecide when to pin a displaced femoral neck fracture, when to perform a hemiarthroplasty, and when to perform a total hip arthroplastyPlan your surgical setup and the sequence of steps for your selected procedureAssess whether screws are correctly positioned in the inverted triangle formationMinimize complicationsIn addition, take this opportunity to TEST and BUILD your knowledge, all in an engaging, interactive learning experience. For example, discover: Which images are useful and which should be avoidedHow to increase the accuracy and reliability of your injury assessment Which fractures have the highest risk of non-union or avascular necrosisWhat are the pros and cons of bipolar vs. unipolar implantsThe Adult Hip Series offers: PRACTICAL one-on-one learning with a master surgeonSELF-PACED education with instant feedback and a do-over option to improve your score! PEER-REVIEWEDEducational Objectives of The Adult Hip 8: Successful completion of this program should give you the knowledge to: Identify appropriate imaging for a potential femoral neck fractureDistinguish between an intertrochanteric fracture and a femoral neck fracture State a rule regarding when to pin a displaced femoral neck fracture, when to perform a hemiarthroplasty, and when to perform a total hip arthroplasty
