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Lateral Decubitus vs. Supine Traction Table for Unstable Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures
April 2022
Lateral Decubitus vs. Supine Traction Table for Unstable Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Is proximal femoral nailing of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the lateral decubitus position without a traction table as safe and effective as on a traction table?
Injury . 2022 Feb;53(2):555-560.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty patients with unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures undergoing operative fixation with an intramedullary nail were randomized to undergo surgery in the lateral decubitus position (n=40) or supine on a fracture table (n=40). The outcomes of interest included set-up, operative and fluoroscopy time, quality of fracture reduction and functional outcomes. The lateral decubitus group had a sig...
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