Intramedullary Nailing for the Management of Intertrochanteric and Subtrochanteric Geriatric Fractures
Magit D, Medvecky M, Baumgaertner M. Intramedullary Nailing for the Management of Intertrochanteric and Subtrochanteric Geriatric Fractures. Techniques In Orthopaedics 2008, 23: 249-258. DOI: 10.1097/00013611-200409000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesHip screwIntramedullary implantsPlate constructLimited open techniquePeritrochanteric femur fracturesSoft tissue insultLess blood lossIntramedullary hipPerioperative complicationsBlood lossHip fracturePreinjury functionCommon fracturesGeriatric fracturesScrew cutoutUnion rateFemur fracturesIntramedullary nailingOpen techniqueBiomechanical improvementsTissue insultImplant failureFracture siteRapid mobilizationComplications