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Spot Check Intertrochanteric Fracture Treatment

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Location: http://www.aaos.org/news/aaosnow/jan09/clinical2.asp

Description: A recent article in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found a “dramatic change in surgeon preference” from plate fixation to intramedullary (IM) nail fixation for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. What method do you use to treat intertrochanteric fractures and why?
Richard F. Kyle, MD

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Kyle
Institution: AAOS
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Language: English

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Added: Tue Nov 02 2010