Biomechanical Behavior of Dynamic vs. Static Distal Locking Intramedullary Nails in Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures

Biomechanical Behavior of Dynamic vs. Static Distal Locking Intramedullary Nails in Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures

Objective: Hip fractures are one of the most frequent fractures presenting to the emergency department and orthopedic trauma teams. The aim of this study was to determine the best indication and therapeutic technique for subtrochanteric fractures and unifying criteria when choosing the most suitable...

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Main Authors: Carmen Martínez-Aznar, Jesús Mateo, Elena Ibarz, Luis Gracia, Jorge Rosell, Sergio Puértolas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Bioengineering
Subjects:
intramedullary nail
subtrochanteric fracture
osteosynthesis
finite element analysis
biomechanics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/10/1179

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