Controversies in Intramedullary Fixation for Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Intertrochanteric hip fractures are common and costly. Intramedullary fixation has gained popularity as a means of stabilizing intertrochanteric hip fractures. This review article presents some of the controversies surrounding the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures using a cephalomedullary nail. These topics include nail length, the need for distal interlocking, proximal screw design, the number of proximal lag screws, and integrated proximal sliding lag screws. Therapeutic Level V. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Hip Fractures
- Postoperative Complications
Anatomy
- hip