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Efficacy of a novel limb-length and osteotomy measurement device for use in hemiarthroplasty
December 2017
Efficacy of a novel limb-length and osteotomy measurement device for use in hemiarthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Application of intraoperative limb-length measurement by a new osteotomy device in hemiarthroplasty for treating femoral neck fracture
BMC Surg. 2017 May 15;17(1):57Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
31 patients with a femoral neck fracture scheduled for hemiarthroplasty were randomized to completion of surgery using either an intraoperative limb measurement and osteotomy device combined into one tool (ILMOD), or using a standard osteotomy guide alone. Patients were assessed on postoperative radiograph at 1 month for leg length discrepancy (LLD). Results demonstrated a significantly smaller LL...
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