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External fixation vs dynamic hip screw for intertrochanteric fracture in high-risk elderly
May 2014
External fixation vs dynamic hip screw for intertrochanteric fracture in high-risk elderly
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly highrisk patients: dynamic hip screw vs. external fixation
Injury. 2014 Mar;45(3):568-72. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2013.11.020.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 high-risk elderly patients with an intertrochanteric fracture were randomized to receive fixation with either a dynamic hip screw or an external fixator, to compare clinical and functional outcome, in addition to length of operation and hospital stay. Results revealed that intraoperative time and hospital stay length were both significantly shorter with an external fixator. Additionally, signif...
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