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Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2004; 2(3): 1-9
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828695
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828695
Extracapsular hip fractures
Intramedullary versus extramedullary fixationFurther Information
Publication History
Publication Date:
27 May 2004 (online)
Summary
Although some investigators have reported that intramedullary fixation is associated with decreased operative time and decreased intraoperative blood loss, it has not been shown to be superior to extramedullary fixation for the treatment of extracapsular femoral fractures.
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