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Second Screw Benefit in Intramedullary Fixation of Peri-Trochanteric Hip Fractures
July 2025
Second Screw Benefit in Intramedullary Fixation of Peri-Trochanteric Hip Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Treating peri-trochanteric hip fractures with intramedullary nail, when a second anti-rotational screw is necessary?
BMC Musculoskelet Disord . 2023 Oct 4;24(1):787.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred eighteen patients with peri-trochanteric hip fractures were randomized to receive intramedullary nailing with either a single lag screw (n=54) or an additional anti-rotational screw (n=64). The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of postoperative complications. Secondary outcomes included radiographic parameters, operation time, radiation exposure, and clinical mobility score...
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