Study of effectiveness of coxofemoral bypass in comparison to proximal femoral nail in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly
Background: Osteosynthesis of unstable intertrochanteric (IT) fractures in geriatric population needs prolonged bed rest to prevent implant failure, which in turn results in complications such as pressure sore and pulmonary infection. In literature, a newer approach, such as prosthetic replacement f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jotr.in/article.asp?issn=0975-7341;year=2018;volume=10;issue=1;spage=19;epage=22;aulast=Medagam |