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Unstable Trochanteric Fractures: Two femoral neck screws provided more rigid configuration
August 2013
Unstable Trochanteric Fractures: Two femoral neck screws provided more rigid configuration
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
One and two femoral neck screws with intramedullary nails for unstable trochanteric fractures of femur in the elderly: Randomised clinical trial
Injury. 2007 Jul;38(7):806-14. Epub 2006 Oct 16Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
73 osteoporotic elderly patients over the age of 60, scheduled to undergo surgery for an unstable trochanteric fracture with an intramedullary nail were included in the study. Participants were randomized to either undergo the operation using a single neck femoral screw configuration (Gamma) or a two femoral neck screw construct (Ace). Less sliding of the femoral neck screw occurred in the group r...
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