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Holland nail results in quicker and more superior mobilization compared to DHS
April 2013
Holland nail results in quicker and more superior mobilization compared to DHS
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective trial comparing the Holland nail with the dynamic hip screw in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Aug;90(8):1073-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
190 patients with extracapsular intertrochanteric femoral neck fractures were randomized to receive treatment with the long intramedullary holland nail or the dynamic hip screw (DHS). The 1 year results of the study indicated that the Holland group demonstrated a significantly shorter time to mobilisation experienced no revisions; however, this group also indicated a higher mean radiation time. In...
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