Zimmer Natural Nail and ELOS nails in pertrochanteric fractures

Figures

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  Fig. 1. Measurements of tip-to-apex distance calculation in antero-posterior and lateral views

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  Fig. 2. Measurements of calcar-referenced tip-to-apex distance calculation in antero-posterior and lateral views

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  Fig. 3. Work flow of patients

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  Fig. 4. a Position of the cephalic screw in the head of the femur (Zimmer Natural Nail). b Position of the cephalic screw in the head of the femur (ELOS nail)

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  Fig. 5. Cut-out in relation to tip-to-apex distance [14]

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  Fig. 6. Cut-out in relation to calcar-referenced tip-to-apex distance [14]

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  Fig. 7. Measurements in antero-posterior and lateral; tip-to-apex distance > 25 mm (Zimmer Natural Nail)

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  Fig. 8. Measurements in antero-posterior and lateral; tip-to-apex distance < 25 mm (Zimmer Natural Nail)

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  Fig. 9. Measurements in antero-posterior and lateral; calcar-referenced tip-to-apex distance > 25 mm (ELOS nail)