Treatment of infra-isthmal femoral fracture with an intramedullary nail: Is retrograde nailing a better option than antegrade nailing?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-2961-6
Abstract: IntroductionAntegrade intramedullary (IM) nailing is ideal for femoral shaft fractures, but fixing the fracture distal to the isthmal level may be difficult because of medullary canal widening and the proximity of fracture location from the… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; infra isthmal; isthmal femoral; retrograde nailing ... See more keywords
The Effect of Body Mass Index on Femur Fracture Location: A Retrospective Database Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002378
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Use a large database design and multivariable analyses to assess the associations between BMI and femur fracture patterns after controlling for other risk factors. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING National insurance claims database of… read more here.
Keywords: fracture location; distal fractures; femur fracture; database ... See more keywords