What is it about?
Intertrochanteric hip fractures are fixed with either nails or plates. This study compares clinical and radiographic parameters between the two types of implants.
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Why is it important?
This is a"best practice " guideline paper with a scientific basis.
Perspectives
The two implant types perform equally with regards to clinical outcomes. The significantly higher cost of the nails is not associated with better function. Intertrochantric fractures should be stabilised with the more economical DHS plate.
Dr Rudolf Reindl
McGill University
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This page is a summary of: Intramedullary Versus Extramedullary Fixation for Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, December 2015, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.,
DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.n.01007.
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