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Soft-tissue serum markers in stable intertrochanteric fractures
August 2013
Soft-tissue serum markers in stable intertrochanteric fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of soft-tissue serum markers in stable intertrochanteric fracture: Dynamic hip screw versus proximal femoral nail. A preliminary study
Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 42 (2011) 204-208Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
20 elderly patients with stable intertrochanteric fractures were randomized to receive either a dynamic hip screw (DHS) or proximal femoral nail fixation (PFN). This study assessed the soft tissue damage caused by each procedure through measurement of serum soft tissue markers. The results indicated that both PNF and DHS produce similar amounts of soft tissue damage. This was indicated by similar ...
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