Lateral compression type 1 fracture fixation in the elderly (L1FE): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (with internal pilot) comparing the effects of INFIX surgery and non-surgical management for treating patients with lateral compression type 1 (LC-1) fragility fractures
Abstract Background Lateral compression type1 (LC-1) fragility fractures are a common, painful injury in older adults resulting in reduced mobility. The incidence of these fractures is increasing with the growing older adult population. The current standard of care is non-surgical management; howeve...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | Trials |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-07063-5 |