Journal article
Treatment Modalities for Subtrochanteric Fractures in the Elderly
Techniques in orthopaedics (Rockville, Md.), Vol.23(3), pp.232-248
09/01/2008
DOI: 10.1097/00013611-200409000-00014
Abstract
The treatment of subtrochanteric fractures of the femur in the elderly is constantly evolving, yet these fractures remain some of the most challenging that the orthopaedic surgeon faces. The high stresses seen by the subtrochanteric region of the femur make designing the ideal implant difficult. In addition, the muscular forces exerted on the proximal fracture fragment add to the difficulty in reduction and fixation. Currently, there are numerous implants, both intramedullary and extramedullary, designed to treat subtrochanteric fractures. Although there are clear biomechanical advantages to intramedullary devices, these advantages have not translated to improved outcomes compared with extramedullary devices, and good results can be obtained with either intra- or extramedullary implants. Any form of operative management of these fractures is technically demanding and requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of both the anatomy and the chosen implant.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Treatment Modalities for Subtrochanteric Fractures in the Elderly
- Creators
- Toni M. McLaurin - NYU Hosp Joint Dis, Dept Orthopaed Surg, New York, NY USAEricka A. Lawler - NYU Hosp Joint Dis, Dept Orthopaed Surg, New York, NY USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Techniques in orthopaedics (Rockville, Md.), Vol.23(3), pp.232-248
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- DOI
- 10.1097/00013611-200409000-00014
- ISSN
- 0885-9698
- eISSN
- 2333-0600
- Number of pages
- 17
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/2008
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Record Identifier
- 9984304710702771
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