An intertrochanteric fracture is a specific type of hip fracture. “Intertrochanteric” means “between the trochanters,” which are bony protrusions on the femur (thighbone). They’re the points where the ...
This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...
The intertrochanteric area of your body is where your hip and thigh meet. It is important for your overall health and mobility because it affects your ability to walk, run, or squat. Cracks or breaks ...
KOLOA, Hawaii – At Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2018, William M. Ricci, MD, shared his “pearls” for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. “One of the first things to consider is the fracture ...
Both InterTAN, sliding hip screws seen as effective for treatment of intertrochanteric hip fractures
Although most patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures can be effectively treated with either sliding hip screws or use of the InterTAN intermedullary device, the InterTAN device provided ...
A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Disease sought to find the answer. Interochanteric hip fractures accounted for around 7 percent of the osteoporotic fractures and cost around $6 ...
In the case of a hip fracture, operating on a patient with dementia can be a difficult decision to make. Indeed, surgery exposes patients with dementia to a higher mortality rate, more delirium and ...
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors recently approved Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with hip fractures, in ...
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