Proximal screws placement in intertrochanteric fractures treated with external fixation: comparison of two different techniques

Proximal screws placement in intertrochanteric fractures treated with external fixation: comparison of two different techniques

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To compare two different techniques of proximal pin placement for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients utilizing the Orthofix Pertrochanteric Fixator.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Seventy...

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Main Authors: Korompilias Anastasios V, Papageorgiou Christos D, Mavrodontidis Alexandros N, Manoudis Gregory, Lykissas Marios G, Vekris Marios D, Kostas-Agnantis Ioannis P, Beris Alexandros E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Intertrochanteric fractures
Pertrochanteric fixator
Harris Hip Score
Parker mobility score
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/48

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