Provisional Fixation of Unstable Basicervical Femoral Neck Fractures

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* 1. Are currently a practicing orthopaedic surgeon?

Yes

No

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* 2. How many years have you been in practice?

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* 3. How would you describe your type of practice?

Academic practice

Community practice

Private practice

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Have you completed an orthopaedic trauma fellowship?

Yes

No

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* 5. What is your preferred method of fixation of unstable basicervical fracture in elderly patients?

Sliding hip screw

Cephalomedullary nail

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Do you use a form of provisional fixation for unstable basicervical femoral neck fractures before insertion of the planned final fixation construct?

Yes

No

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* 7. If you answered yes to question 2, what is your preferred provisional fixation construct?

Derotational screw

One superior k-wire

Two superior k-wires

Transcervical-Transacetabular k-wire

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you answered yes to question 1, what is your preferred order of insertion?

Provisional fixation before planned fixation construct guide wire

Planned fixation construct guide wire before provisional fixation

No preference