Z-effect after intramedullary nailing systems for trochanteric femur fractures

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of Z-effect after dual lag screw intramedullary nailing systems and risk factors contributing to this effect. We hypothesized that long nails provide more neck strength due to a longer lever than short nails and are therefore less likel...

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Main Authors: S.J.M. Smeets, G. Kuijt, P.V. van Eerten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Traumatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1008127516303339