Quality of life after pertrochanteric femoral fractures treated with a gamma nail: a single center study of 62 patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intramedullary nailing of pertrochanteric femoral fractures has grown in popularity over the past 2 decades likely because this procedure is associated with a low risk for postoperative morbidity and a fast recovery of function. The...

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Main Authors: Giessauf Christian, Glehr Mathias, Bernhardt Gerwin A, Seibert Franz J, Gruber Karl, Sadoghi Patrick, Leithner Andreas, Gruber Gerald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/214