Abstract
The authors describe the advantages and drawbacks of nailing over the dynamic hip screw for the fixation of hip fractures. The technical pitfalls of nailing and the tips to avoid failure of fixation in nailing have been discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-7 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Dec |
Bibliographical note
Copyright:Copyright 2011 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Intertrochanteric fractures
- Nailing
- Pitfalls
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation