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Biological plating is a feasible fixation method for comminuted subtrochanteric fractures
August 2013
Biological plating is a feasible fixation method for comminuted subtrochanteric fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Biologic Plating Versus Intramedullary Nailing for Comminuted Subtrochanteric Fractures in Young Adults: A Prospective, Randomized Study of 66 Cases
J Trauma. 2007 Dec;63(6):1283-91Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
66 patients with comminuted subtrochanteric fractures were randomly assigned to receive one of two types of fixation devices during surgical treatment. One group underwent biological plating with a dynamic condylar screw (DCS) and the other group underwent intramedullary nailing with a Russell-Taylor reconstruction nail (RTRN). Results showed that both methods were comparable and DCS was a viable ...
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