Why the study?
Does open reduction and internal fixation reduce undesirable results compared to traction in subtrochanteric fractures of the femur?
Population
82 subtrochanteric fractures of the femur treated at St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital
Comparison
Open reduction and internal fixation (n=50) vs Traction (n=32)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support ORIF over traction for subtrochanteric femur fractures; leaves open randomized confirmation.
Does open reduction and internal fixation reduce undesirable results compared to traction in subtrochanteric fractures of the femur?
Open reduction and internal fixation yields fewer undesirable results than traction for subtrochanteric femur fractures, provided stable reduction is achieved.
VELASCO et al. (1978) studied this question.
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