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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-12-01
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Series: | Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1008127516303339 |