Which Fixation Device is Preferred for Surgical Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures in the...
Which Fixation Device is Preferred for Surgical Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures in the United States? A Survey of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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New York: Springer US
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English
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The best treatment for intertrochanteric hip fractures is controversial. The use of cephalomedullary nails has increased, whereas use of sliding hip screws has decreased despite the lack of evidence that cephalomedullary nails are more effective. As current orthopaedic trainees receive less exposure to sliding hip screws, this may con...
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Which Fixation Device is Preferred for Surgical Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures in the United States? A Survey of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4586189
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4586189
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0009-921X
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1528-1132
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10.1007/s11999-015-4469-5
