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SICOT2018: Comparison of surgical, clinical, & complication outcomes of MIS vs. conventional DHS

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October 2018

SICOT2018: Comparison of surgical, clinical, & complication outcomes of MIS vs. conventional DHS

Vol: 7| Issue: 10| Number:44| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

COMPARISON OF THE OUTCOME BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL OPEN TECHNIQUE AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNIQUE USING DYNAMIC HIP SCREW FOR FIXATION OF INTER-TROCHANTERIC FRACTURE OF FEMUR

Contributing Authors:
R Rijal BP Shrestha GP Khanal R Maharjan P Chaudhary

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60 patients scheduled for fixation of an intertrochanteric fracture with a dynamic hip screw were randomized to either minimally invasive or conventional fixation. Patients were assessed for outcome over the first 52 weeks after surgery. Groups were reported to not significantly differ with respect to length of hospital stay, time to union, functional outcome on the modified Harris Hip Score, and ...

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