Association between Immediate Postoperative Radiographic Findings and Failed Internal Fixation for Trochanteric Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Association between Immediate Postoperative Radiographic Findings and Failed Internal Fixation for Trochanteric Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Failed internal fixations for trochanteric fractures have a strong negative impact owing to increased postoperative mortality and high medical costs. However, evidence on the prognostic value of postoperative radiographic findings for failed internal fixations is limited. We aimed to clarify the ass...

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Main Authors: Norio Yamamoto, Yasushi Tsujimoto, Suguru Yokoo, Koji Demiya, Madoka Inoue, Tomoyuki Noda, Toshifumi Ozaki, Takashi Yorifuji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
trochanteric fracture
intertrochanteric fracture
pertrochanteric fracture
reduction
tip–apex distance
mechanical failure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/16/4879

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