Is Sliding Compression Necessary for Intramedullary Nailing Fixation of AO/OTA Type A3.3 Intertrochanteric Fracture?
Objectives The intramedullary nail is considered the gold standard for treating AO/OTA type A3.3 intertrochanteric fractures. However, it still faces a significant rate of failure, mainly due to the critical factor of comminuted lateral wall defects leading to inadequate proximal sliding compression...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-11-01
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Series: | Orthopaedic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13875 |