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Principles of Valgus Intertrochanteric Osteotomy (VITO) after Femoral Neck Nonunion

open access: yes, 2018
Nonunion is a relatively rare, yet challenging problem after fracture of the femoral neck. Risk factors include verticality of the fracture line and presence of comminution of the posteromedial calcar, as well as quality of reduction.
P. O’Brien   +3 more
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Effect of collaborative nursing method based on RAM model on postoperative functional reconstruction, soft tissue pain and living quality in patients with femoral trochanter fracture

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Objective To explore the effect of collaborative nursing based on Roy Adaptive Mode (RAM) on postoperative functional reconstruction, soft tissue pain and quality of life in patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture.
Xiaoqing Shi, Wencan Ma
doaj   +1 more source

Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture in a High-Above-Knee Amputee: Technical Tips for Intraoperative Planning and Implant Selection with Literature Review

open access: yes
Introduction: Intertrochanteric (IT) fractures are rarely reported in amputation stumps. Case Report: This report presents the case of an elderly male with a right above-knee amputation who sustained an ipsilateral IT fracture.
Aakarsh Aggarwal   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Hip Fracture Mortality: Differences Between Intertrochanteric and Femoral Neck Fractures

open access: yes, 2018
The purpose of this study was to identify the specific risk factors that affect mortality in patients with hip fractures and differentiate mortality-associated factors between intertrochanteric (IT) and femoral neck (FN) fractures.
Shaw, J   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Integrity of the lateral femoral wall in intertrochanteric hip fractures: an important predictor of a reoperation.

open access: yes, 2007
BACKGROUND: Reoperations after intertrochanteric fractures are often necessitated by fracture displacement following mobilization of the patient. The biomechanical complexity of the fracture, the position of the implant, and the patient's characteristics
Sonne-Holm, Stig   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Research Progress on the Treatment of Geriatric Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures with Proximal Femur Bionic Nails (PFBNs)

open access: yesOrthopaedic Surgery
Intertrochanteric femur fracture is the most common hip fracture in elderly people, and the academic community has reached a consensus that early surgery is imperative.
Wenyu Duan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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