Use of the gamma3™ nail in a teaching hospital for trochanteric fractures: mechanical complications, functional outcomes, and quality of life

Use of the gamma3™ nail in a teaching hospital for trochanteric fractures: mechanical complications, functional outcomes, and quality of life

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Trochanteric fractures are common fractures in the elderly. Due to characteristic demographic changes, the incidence of these injuries is rapidly increasing. Treatment of these fractures is associated with high rates of complications...

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Main Authors: Buecking Benjamin, Bliemel Christopher, Struewer Johannes, Eschbach Daphne, Ruchholtz Steffen, Müller Thorben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Trochanteric fractures
Surgical education
Gamma3 nail
Outcome
Quality of life
Complications
Mortality
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/651

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