Advantages of Distal Unlocked Proximal Femoral Nails in the Treatment of Stable Intertrochanteric Fractures in Geriatric Patients: A Single-Center Comparative Randomized Study
Proximal femoral nailing without distal locking offers shorter operative times, reduced fluoroscopy exposure, and lower blood loss and complications, making it a viable option for treating stable intertrochanteric fractures.
Authors
- Cemil Yıldız (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7526-6071)
- Sönmez Sağlam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2651-8003)
- Harun Yasin Tüzün (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7348-9976)
- Ömer Erşen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7351-6305)
Institutions
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- Universidad CES (CO)
- Düzce Üniversitesi (TR)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593251327910
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.02