Tip-apex distance and other predictors of outcome in cephalomedullary nailing of unstable trochanteric fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.04.018
Abstract: Background Cephalomedullary nails are presently the gold standard in management of unstable trochanteric fractures. The tip-apex distance (TAD) is one of the most important factors that determines success or failure of fixation, but was described… read more here.
Keywords: trochanteric fractures; unstable trochanteric; apex distance; cephalomedullary nails ... See more keywords
Short Versus Long Cephalomedullary Nails for Fixation of Stable Versus Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
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DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20190118-03
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare failure and complication rates associated with short cephalomedullary nail vs long cephalomedullary nail fixation for stable vs unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures. This study included 201 adult patients… read more here.
Keywords: short cephalomedullary; cephalomedullary nail; cephalomedullary nails; versus ... See more keywords