Is PFNA-II a better implant for stable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly population ? A prospective randomized study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.02.004
Abstract: Introduction Intertrochanteric fracture is one of the most common and severe fractures occurring in the elderly population. We conducted a randomized prospective study to compare the functional and radiological outcome of Proximal Femoral Nail anti-rotation-Asia(PFNA-II)… read more here.
Keywords: time; intertrochanteric fractures; study; elderly population ... See more keywords
Distal locked versus unlocked intramedullary nailing for stable intertrochanteric fractures, a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03444-6
Abstract: Background Intramedullary nails have become the main treatment for intertrochanteric fractures. However, a distal locking procedure during nailing gradually raised controversy. In this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials was performed to… read more here.
Keywords: intertrochanteric fractures; review meta; analysis; systematic review ... See more keywords