Comparison of a twin interlocking derotation and compression screw cephalomedullary nail (InterTAN) with a single screw derotation cephalomedullary nail (proximal femoral nail antirotation): a systematic review and meta-analysis for intertrochanteric fractures

Comparison of a twin interlocking derotation and compression screw cephalomedullary nail (InterTAN) with a single screw derotation cephalomedullary nail (proximal femoral nail antirotation): a systematic review and meta-analysis for intertrochanteric fractures

Abstract Background Intertrochanteric hip fractures are common and devastating injuries especially for the elderly. Surgical treatment is the optimal strategy for managing intertrochanteric fractures as it allows early rehabilitation and functional recovery. The relative effects of internal fixation...

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Main Authors: Leo Nherera, Paul Trueman, Alan Horner, Tracy Watson, Alan J. Johnstone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Cephalomedullary nail
Intramedullary nails
Intertrochanteric hip fractures
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0749-6

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