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There were no differences in age (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.89) or sex (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 1.0). In the FT group, 1 patient (4.2%) required revision surgery versus 11 (22.9%) in the PT group (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.03). Multivariate analysis demonstrated a protective effect of the FT construct, when controlling for trained traumatologist, Garden classification, and time to operating room > 24 hours [operating room (95% confidence interval),\n P<\/jats:italic>\n -value] [0.08 (0.006\u20130.91),\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.04]. Seven patients (58%) required revision because of femoral neck shortening and varus collapse. The lone FT reoperation was because of persistent nonunion without collapse (4.2%). There was no varus collapse in the FT group at final follow-up.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n CONCLUSIONS:<\/jats:title>\n This study found a lower reoperation rate because of varus collapse in patients with femoral neck fracture treated with an inferior FT screw. 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