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Short vs. long cephalomedullary nails for treatment of pertrochanteric fractures of the femur
February 2022
Short vs. long cephalomedullary nails for treatment of pertrochanteric fractures of the femur
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Short Versus Long Cephalomedullary Nails for Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Randomized Prospective Study.
J Orthop Trauma. 2019 Oct;33(10):480-486.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
220 patients with isolated pertrochanteric femoral fractures were randomized to receive surgical intervention with a short or long cephalomedullary nail. Primary outcomes of interest included the Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire and the Harris Hip Score. Secondary outcomes of interest included implant failure, peri-implant failure, mortality, operative time, estimated blood loss and the inciden...
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