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COA: Intramedullary nail preserves femoral neck length in intertrochanteric fractures

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July 2013

COA: Intramedullary nail preserves femoral neck length in intertrochanteric fractures

Vol: 2| Issue: 6| Number:30| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Extramedullary versus intramedullary fixation for unstable intertrochanteric fractures: A prospective randomized control study

Contributing Authors:
R Reindl EJ Harvey GK Berry Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society

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204 patients were randomly allocated to undergo either extramedullary device (DHS) or intramedullary (IM) nail fixation for an intertrochanteric fracture of the femur. 12 month results aimed to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of both procedures. At the end of the study period, no significant differences were seen in lower extremity measure (LEM), functional independence measure (FIM...

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