Pauwels Classification — Femoral Neck (Shear Angle)
Type I: 50° (most vertical → highest shear). Higher angle = higher shear → instability, nonunion risk; stronger fixation needed.
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10What is the Pauwels classification primarily used for in orthopaedics?
mcqWhich Pauwels classification type corresponds to a fracture angle of less than 30°?
mcqWhat is the risk of non-union associated with Pauwels Type III fractures?
mcqHow does the angle of the fracture line in Pauwels Type II fractures influence the forces at the fracture site...
mcqWhy is it important to understand the Pauwels angle in the management of femoral neck fractures?
mcqIn which type of Pauwels fracture is the risk of non-union the lowest?
mcqWhat type of fixation is generally recommended for Pauwels Type I femoral neck fractures?
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