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External fixation vs. sliding hip screw for trochanteric hip fracture in Nepal
August 2013
External fixation vs. sliding hip screw for trochanteric hip fracture in Nepal
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison between external fixation and sliding hip screw in the management of trochanteric fracture of the femur in Nepal
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2006 Oct;88(10):1347-50.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients from Nepal with trochanteric fractures of the femur were randomized to receive either external fixation or a sliding hip screw as fracture treatment. The time between injury and operation, duration of surgery, amount of blood loss, length of hospital stay, and the cost of treatment were significantly greater in the sliding hip screw group. There were no differences in range of movement...
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