Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur: update [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2016 Because of the anatomical peculiarities of the subtrochanteric region, treatment of fractures in this region remains challenging. The undeniable evolution of implants has not been accompanied by the expected decrease in the complication rate.
Paulo Roberto Barbosa de Toledo Lourenço +1 more
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The Outcome in Early Cases of Treatment of Subtrochanteric Fractures with Proximal Femur Locking Compression Plate [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2014 The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome in early treatment of subtrochanteric fractures with proximal femur locking compression plate (PF-LCP).The patients included in this study were those with subtrochanteric fractures (AO type 32A-C ...
U Gunadham +3 more
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The treatment of subtrochanteric fractures [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2011 Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur have a special place because of a significant number of complications following treatment. Powerful loading forces asymmetrically acting to this bone segment, as well as poor vascularization interfere with bone ...
Vučetić Čedomir S. +5 more
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Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2015 Pengcheng Liu,1,2,* Xing Wu,1,* Hui Shi,1,2 Run Liu,1 Hexi Shu,1 JinPeng Gong,1 Yong Yang,1 Qi Sun,1 Jiezhou Wu,1,2 Xiaoyang Nie,1 Ming Cai1 1Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University, School of Medicine ...
Liu PC +10 more
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A finite element strategy applied to intramedullary nailing of the proximal femur [PDF]
, 2005 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and was awarded by Brunel University.An intramedullary nail is a trauma treatment device used for fracture fixation of long bones. These devices are subject to failure, including lag screw
Simpson, David John
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Gamma nailing for subtrochanteric fractures of the femur
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2021 Subtrochanteric fractures especially comminuted ones have posed a challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. From February 1990 to September 1993, in Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Clinic of Ege University, 9 (3 female, 6 male) cases with ...
Kemal Aktuglu, Hakki Oncag, Guray Alin
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Biomechanical Behavior of Dynamic vs. Static Distal Locking Intramedullary Nails in Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures. [PDF]
Bioengineering (Basel), 2023 Objective: Hip fractures are one of the most frequent fractures presenting to the emergency department and orthopedic trauma teams. The aim of this study was to determine the best indication and therapeutic technique for subtrochanteric fractures and ...
Martínez-Aznar C +5 more
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Computational Simulation of a Femoral Nail Fracture
Metals, 2023 Femoral nails are used to provide fixation for fractured long bones. These constructs simultaneously provide stability and union in nearly 10% of cases of premature failure.
Stephen Whatley +3 more
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Does Cephalomedullary Nail Design Influence Risk of Varus Collapse in Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures? [PDF]
Orthop Rev (Pavia)Background Cephalomedullary nails (CMNs) are frequently utilized for subtrochanteric femur fractures but a lack of cortical fit in proximal fractures may lead to varus deformity.
Ahmed M +5 more
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Management of compound subtrochanteric fractures of the femur caused by bullets using an external fixator [PDF]
The Egyptian Orthopaedic Journal, 2015 BackgroundCompound subtrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur caused by bullet injuries are a severe form of injury that are not common, and yet their management represents a major challenge.
Ehab El-Dessokey
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