Outcomes of U-Blade Lag Screw for Cephalomedullary Fixation of Unstable Trochanteric Femur Fractures: A Case Control Study

Background: Unstable trochanteric femur fractures in elderly patients with osteoporosis are still challenging. Gamma3 nail with the U-blade lag screw (U-blade gamma nail) has been developed to improve mechanical stability of proximal femoral fragment. This study aimed to compare the clinical and rad...

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Main Authors: Joon Soon Kang MD, PhD, Yong Tak Kwon MD, Young Ju Suh PhD, Tong Joo Lee MD, PhD, Dong Jin Ryu MD, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-12-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459320979975