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COA-ACO2018: Difference in outcomes of older- and newer-generation intramedullary nails versus SHS

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June 2018

COA-ACO2018: Difference in outcomes of older- and newer-generation intramedullary nails versus SHS

Vol: 7| Issue: 6| Number:20| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Modern Intramedullary Nails compared to Sliding Hip Screws in Patients with Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Contributing Authors:
H Chaudhry

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37 randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which compared revision rate and mobility scores between intramedullary nails and sliding hip screws for intertrochanteric fracture fixation. Outcomes were subgroup analyzed based on the the use of either an older-generation nail or newer-generation nail. For older-generation nails versus sliding hip screws, r...

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