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Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2004; 2(3): 1-9
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828695

Extracapsular hip fractures

Intramedullary versus extramedullary fixation
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Publication Date:
27 May 2004 (online)

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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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