Prosthesis at the head of the femur applied in –
Correct Answer: 65 years old male with nonunited fracture neck of femur
Description: Non-united fracture means long-standing fracture which has not united. In terms of neck fract,ure non-union is considered when the fracture is not united even after 6 months.
For long-standing fracture in 65 years old male, the treatment of choice is prosthetic replacement either semi-replacement or total replacement depending upon the presence or absence of pre-existing arthritis.
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