Randomized controlled trial compares functional outcomes of long and short cephalomedullary nails in fractures, suggesting further research is needed.
Irrespective of the length, CMNs are suitable for the treatment of unstable ITF, aiming to achieve early mobility and satisfactory functional outcome. Further large-sampled RCTs need to be conducted comparing both GPs based on more recent CT-based classification systems with osteoporosis considered.
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