The Pre-Loaded Set-Screw in InterTAN Nail: Should It Be Tightened or Not Tightened in Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures
Background: InterTAN is a specific type of cephalomedullary nail with a twin interlocking de-rotation and compression screw, which has inherent ability of anti-rotation. Whether to tighten or not to tighten the preloaded setscrew to allow or not allow secondary sliding in InterTan nail is controvers...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459321990640 |