The Effect of Pre-existing Advanced Osteoarthritis in Trochanteric Femoral Fractures on Post-intramedullary Nailing Quality of Life – A Retrospective Study
The severity of pre-existing osteoarthritis of the hip in patients with intertrochanteric fractures is a significant risk factor, potentially leading to a diminished quality of life postoperatively. Further studies are necessary to provide therapeutic guidance.
Authors
- Method Kabelitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8946-9304)
- Manuel Waltenspül (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8192-0233)
- Michael Dietrich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2512-3368)
- Sophie Wessmann
Institutions
- Stadtspital Waid (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593251362640
- Primary Topic
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00