Risk factors for implant failure in reverse oblique and transverse intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA)

Risk factors for implant failure in reverse oblique and transverse intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA)

Abstract Background The incidence of intertrochanteric hip fracture is expected to increase as the global population ages. It is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidities in the geriatric population. The incidence of reverse oblique and transverse intertrochanteric (AO/OTA 31-A3)...

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Main Authors: Youliang Hao, Zhishan Zhang, Fang Zhou, Hongquan Ji, Yun Tian, Yan Guo, Yang Lv, Zhongwei Yang, Guojin Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Risk factors
Implant failure
Reverse oblique intertrochanteric fractures
AO/OTA 31-A3 fractures
PFNA
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1414-4

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