Bone and Joint Institute
Hot topics in biomechanics: Hip fracture fixation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Journal
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Volume
29
First Page
S1
Last Page
S5
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1097/BOT.0000000000000471
Abstract
© 2015 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. Geriatric hip fractures continue to increase in frequency as the population ages, and intertrochanteric femur fractures are a significant part of these injuries. Plate fixation for intertrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur has been in use for many years, and application of the sliding hip screw has also been a mainstay of treatment. Recent data suggest there may be a benefit to using implants that add rotational stability to the proximal intertrochanteric fragment. Although preliminary data are promising, there is need for improved investigation to demonstrate the benefit of these new implant designs. In this era of increasing emphasis on cost, quality, and value, better data are needed to help clinicians determine the best therapy for their patients.
Notes
Article is freely available from the journal