SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2001
Internal fixation implants for intracapsular proximal femoral fractures in adults.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2001. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT00830687 (Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fractures Fixation With a Dynamic Locking Plate and Screw System, Targon FN. Prospective and Retrospective Cohort Study.), which is not on this map. Cited by 31 papers, 8 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fractures Fixation With a Dynamic Locking Plate and Screw System, Targon FN. Prospective and Retrospective Cohort Study.
Who cites it
31 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The Risk of Avascular Necrosis Following the Stabilization of Femoral Neck Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Internal fixation implants for intracapsular hip fractures in older adults.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
- Sliding hip screws versus cancellous screws for femoral neck fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2019Pooled it
- Is dynamic locking plate superior than other implants for intracapsular hip fracture: A meta-analysis.Medicine · 2018Pooled it
- Multiple cannulated screws vs. dynamic hip screws for femoral neck fractures : A meta-analysis.Der Orthopade · 2017Pooled it
- Internal fixation versus arthroplasty for intracapsular proximal femoral fractures in adults.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2006Pooled it
- [Management strategies in the first operative phase after long-bone injury of the lower extremity in multiple-injured patients. A systematic literature review].Der Unfallchirurg · 2005Pooled it
- Surgical approaches and ancillary techniques for internal fixation of intracapsular proximal femoral fractures.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2005Pooled it
- Similar outcome of femoral neck fractures treated with Pinloc or Hansson Pins: 1-year data from a multicenter randomized clinical study on 439 patients.Acta orthopaedica · 2019Trial
- Fracture fixation in the operative management of hip fractures (FAITH): an international, multicentre, randomised controlled trial.Lancet (London, England) · 2017Trial
- Fixation using alternative implants for the treatment of hip fractures (FAITH): design and rationale for a multi-centre randomized trial comparing sliding hip screws and cancellous screws on revision surgery rates and quality of life in the treatment of femoral neck fractures.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2014Trial
- Hemiarthroplasty or internal fixation for intracapsular displaced femoral neck fractures: randomised controlled trial.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2007Trial
- Comparison of the Dynamic Cut-Out Failure Modes of Common Proximal Femoral Fixation Devices Using a Mesh-Free Computational Method.Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society · 2026Article
- Risk assessment of femoral head AVN following reduction and fixation of intracapsular hip fractures in patients younger than 65 years over a 10 year follow up.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Comparison of dynamic compression system versus multiple cancellous screws in the treatment of femoral neck fractures in young adults.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Low avascular necrosis rates in femoral neck fractures: efficacy of cannulated screw fixation.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- Health economics for intra-capsular hip fractures undertaking fixation.World journal of orthopedics · 2024Article
- Pre-sliding of femoral neck system improves fixation stability in pauwels type III femoral neck fracture: a finite element analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Interventions for reducing red blood cell transfusion in adults undergoing hip fracture surgery: an overview of systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Review
- Aseptic revisions and pulmonary embolism after surgical treatment of femoral neck fractures with cemented and cementless hemiarthroplasty in Germany: an analysis from the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD).Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundNumerous different implants with screws, pins and side plates have been used for the internal fixation of intracapsular hip fractures.
objectivesTo determine from randomised trials which implant is superior for the internal fixation of intracapsular proximal femoral fractures. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Injuries Group specialised register. The date of the most recent search was December 2000. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised and quasi-randomised trials comparing different implants for the internal fixation of intracapsular hip fractures in adults. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two reviewers independently assessed trial quality, by use of a ten item scale, and extracted data. Additional information was sought from trialists. After grouping by implant type, comparable groups of trials were subgrouped and where appropriate, data were pooled using the fixed effects model. MAIN
resultsTwenty-seven studies involving 5269 participants (5274 fractures) were included in the study. Considerable variation in the quality of methodology between studies was found and biases due to familiarity with some of the implants were noted. None of the implants tested were found to be significantly superior for any of the outcome measures related to fracture healing complications or mortality. The sliding hip screw was found to take longer to insert and to have an increased operative blood loss compared with multiple screws or pins. REVIEWER'S
conclusionsNo clear conclusions can be made on the choice of implant for internal fixation of intracapsular fractures from the available evidence within randomised trials.
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