Comparison of intramedullary and extramedullary fixation of stable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly: a prospective randomised controlled trial exploring hidden perioperative blood loss

BACKGROUND: Hip fracture is a severe and common injury that occurs predominantly in the elderly. Blood loss in the perioperative period is associated with a greater risk of dying in anaemic patients. The aim of the study was to explore the best way to treat stable intertrochanteric fractures, taking...

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Autores principales: Cai, Leyi, Wang, Te, Di, Lu, Hu, Wei, Wang, Jianshun
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2016
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5109735/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27846888
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-016-1333-z

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5109735/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27846888
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-016-1333-z

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