Journal article
A Multicenter Randomized Control Trial Comparing a Novel Intramedullary Device (InterTAN) Versus Conventional Treatment (Sliding Hip Screw) of Geriatric Hip Fractures
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To compare outcomes in elderly patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures treated with either the sliding hip screw (SHS) or InterTAN intramedullary device (IT).
DESIGN: Prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical trial.
Authors
Sanders D; Bryant D; Tieszer C; Lawendy A-R; MacLeod M; Papp S; Liew A; Viskontas D; Coles C; Gurr K
Journal
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 1–8
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
January 2017
DOI
10.1097/bot.0000000000000713
ISSN
0890-5339
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Activities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overBone ScrewsCanadaEquipment Failure AnalysisFemaleFracture Fixation, IntramedullaryFracture HealingGeriatric AssessmentHip FracturesHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceProsthesis DesignRange of Motion, ArticularRecovery of FunctionRisk FactorsSurvival RateTreatment Outcome