Routine early post-operative X-ray following internal fixation of intertrochanteric femoral fractures is unjustified: a quality improvement study

Routine early post-operative X-ray following internal fixation of intertrochanteric femoral fractures is unjustified: a quality improvement study

Abstract Background There is no consensus regarding the proper radiographic protocol following closed or open reduction and internal fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures. The objective of this study was to assess the role of early postoperative imaging studies when deciding about weight...

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Main Authors: David Segal, Ezequiel Palmanovich, Ali Faour, Elad Marom, Viktor Feldman, Eyal Yaacobi, Omer Slevin, Benjamin Kish, Yaron S. Brin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Post-operative radiography
Intertrochanteric
Check X-ray
Follow-up
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0896-9

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