Reverse LISS plating for intertrochanteric Hip Fractures in elderly patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fractures of the intertrochanteric hip are common and the treatment of unstable fractures generally requires an operative approach. In elderly patients, osteoporosis makes internal fixation problematic and frequently contributes to f...

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Main Authors: Chen SB, Yao C, Jin DX, Sun Y, Zhang CQ, Zeng BF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/166