Orthopedics > Orthopedic Topics > Trauma > Femur > Femoral Nailing in the Obese Patient

< Previous | Next >

Femoral Nailing in the Obese Patient

Visit Resource Review It Rate It Bookmark It

Location: http://www.hwbf.org/ota/am/ota04/otapa/OTA04953.htm

Description: OTA paper 2004: The Agony of Antegrade Nailing
The purpose of this investigation was to compare obese to non-obese patients with regard to femoral shaft fracture characteristics, results of antegrade vs. retrograde femoral nailing, and clinical outcomes.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Tucker et al
Institution: OTA
Primary Subject/Category:

Language: English

Submitted by: admin
Hits: 839
Added: Mon Sep 05 2005
Last Modified: Mon Jan 21 2008