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Intra- vs. extramedullary fixation of unstable intertrochanteric fractures

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August 2017

Intra- vs. extramedullary fixation of unstable intertrochanteric fractures

Vol: 6| Issue: 8| Number:9| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Intramedullary and extramedullary fixations for the treatment of unstable femoral intertrochanteric fractures: a meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials

Int Orthop. 2017 Feb;41(2):403-413

Contributing Authors:
J Wang XH Wang WJ Guo AB Li YM Zhao WJ Zhang

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11 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis comparing outcomes between intramedullary fixation and extramedullary fixation of unstable intertrochanteric fractures. Outcomes which demonstrated significant differences between fixation options included blood loss and postoperative mobility scores, both favour intramedullary implants. Otherwise, operative time, length of stay, ...

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