LOGIN
Advantages of Unlocked Proximal Femoral Nails for Stable Intertrochanteric Fractures in the Elderly
June 2025
Advantages of Unlocked Proximal Femoral Nails for Stable Intertrochanteric Fractures in the Elderly
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Advantages of Distal Unlocked Proximal Femoral Nails in the Treatment of Stable Intertrochanteric Fractures in Geriatric Patients: A Single-Center Comparative Randomized Study.
Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil . 2025 Mar 28:16:21514593251327910.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-six elderly patients with stable intertrochanteric fractures (AO/OTA 31-A1 and A2) were randomized to receive either distal locked (n=48) or distal unlocked (n=48) proximal femoral nails. The primary outcome was operative time. Secondary outcomes included fluoroscopy time, incision length, blood loss, fracture union time, complication rates, functional outcomes (Harris Hip Score), and posto...
To view the full content, login to your account,
or start your 30-day FREE Trial today.
FREE TRIAL
LOGIN
Forgot Password?
Explore some of our unlocked ACE Reports below!
Learn about our AI Driven
High Impact Search Feature
Our AI driven High Impact metric calculates the impact an article will have by considering both the publishing journal and the content of the article itself. Built using the latest advances in natural language processing, OE High Impact predicts an article’s future number of citations better than impact factor alone.
Continue
Join the Conversation
Please Login or Join to leave comments.