Short vs. Long Intramedullary Nail Systems in Trochanteric Fractures

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Short vs. Long Intramedullary Nail Systems in Trochanteric Fractures. ACE Report. 2022;191(1):1. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/14309

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Short vs. long intramedullary nail systems in trochanteric fractures: A randomized prospective single center study.

Exp Ther Med. 2022 Jan;23(1): 106.

Contributing Authors:
S Dragosloveanu CDM Dragosloveanu DC Cotor CI Stoica

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Synopsis

Sixty-one patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures (53 included in analysis) were randomized to receive surgical fixation using a short intramedullary nail or a long intramedullary nail. Outcomes of interest include the Harris Hip Score, Functional Ambulation Category scale, pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and surgical outcomes, measured up to 12 months post-operation. Results of th...