ReviewInternational orthopaedics2020
Management of subtrochanteric fractures by nail osteosynthesis: a review of tips and tricks.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 39 citations in OpenAlex.
- Intramedullary nailing with and without cerclage in subtrochanteric fractures: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- The effect of cerclage wiring with intramedullary nail surgery in proximal femoral fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022Pooled it
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- Minimally invasive reduction of irreducible, sagittally unstable peritrochanteric fractures: Novel technique and early results.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2025Article
- Does Hip Abduction during Intramedullary Nail Fixation Help Correct Residual Varus Alignment in Subtrochanteric Fractures? A Retrospective Cohort Study.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2025Article
- Application of anterior minimally invasive clamping technique combined with lower extremity axial bone traction device in irreducible intertrochanteric fractures.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Intramedullary nailing for irreducible spiral subtrochanteric fractures: A comparison of cerclage and non-cerclage wiring.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2024Article
- Blocking screw (pin) technique to achieve an acceptable reduction in intramedullary of subtrochanteric femoral fractures: indications, techniques, and clinical outcomes.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
- Subtrochanteric Fractures of The Femur: May a Short Nail Be a Reliable Option?The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2024Article
- [Comparison of effectiveness of lower extremity axial distractor and traction table assisted closed reduction and intramedullary nail fixation in femoral subtrochanteric fracture].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023Article
- Efficacy of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation for Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture: A Case Report.Cureus · 2023Article
- Age-related Changes with the Trabecular Bone of Ward's Triangle and Neck-shaft Angle in the Proximal Femur: A Radiographic Study.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Article
- Poller (blocking) screw with intramedullary femoral nailing for subtrochanteric femoral non-unions: clinical outcome and review of concepts.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022Article
- Biomechanical study on the stability and strain conduction of intertrochanteric fracture fixed with proximal femoral nail antirotation versus triangular supporting intramedullary nail.International orthopaedics · 2022Article
- From Bad to Disaster: Iatrogenic Fracture Followed by Knee Perforation With Bone Fragments During Femoral Nailing.Cureus · 2022Article
- [What constitutes a good osteosynthesis?]Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen · 2021Review
- Patient Positioning for Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation: a Review of Best Practices.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2021Review
- Titanium Alloy Gamma Nail versus Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy Bionic Gamma Nail for Treating Intertrochanteric Fractures: A Finite Element Analysis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2021Article
- Evaluation and management of atypical femoral fractures: an update of current knowledge.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2021Review
- Scissor Position of the Orthopedic Table for the Resolution of Intertrochanteric and Subtrochanteric Hip Fractures.Cureus · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionSubtrochanteric fractures of femur remain most challenging injuries faced by orthopaedic surgeons. The implant choice shifted from extra medullary to intramedullary nails over the last two decades. Effort to achieve anatomical reduction before nail insertion for better outcomes has been emphasized well in literature. We reviewed various surgical techniques for reduction of fracture in more biological way that can be used to overcome the deforming forces of the muscles acting on fracture fragments.
conclusionRegardless of the closed vs open reduction for subtrochanteric fracture fixation, the key point to reduce the risk of complications is quality of reduction of fracture. This article highlights specific strategies to achieve reliable, efficient and desired outcomes when using intramedullary nails for subtrochanteric fractures.
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