Intramedullary Nailing versus Fixed Angle Blade Plating for Subtrochanteric Femoral Fractures: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial
Purpose. To compare closed intramedullary nailing to open reduction and internal fixation using a fixed angle blade plate for the management of subtrochanteric femoral fractures. Methods. 58 patients were equally randomised to undergo either an intramedullary nailing (IN) or fixed angle blade platin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2007-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900701500306 |