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AAOS 2016: Short vs. long IMN fixation for intertrochanteric hip fracture patients
March 2016
AAOS 2016: Short vs. long IMN fixation for intertrochanteric hip fracture patients
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Short versus Long Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Treatment of Unstable Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures
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Synopsis
40 patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures were randomized to fixation with either a short intramedullary nail (IMN) or long IMN. The purpose of this study was to compare the two methods in terms of estimated blood loss, operative time, transfusion rate, and occurrence of complications or revisions. Findings indicated significantly lower estimated blood loss and shorter operatve time for sho...
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