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ArticleZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery2019

[Concept evolution and research progress of stability reconstruction for intertrochanteric fracture].

Shimin Zhang, Sunjun Hu, Shouchao Du, Lizhi Zhang

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Article in Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. [Positive cortical support reduction in treatment of trochanteric femur fractures: history in theory establishment and its inspiration for clinical innovations].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026
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  2. [Anteromedial cortical support reduction in treatment of trochanteric femur fractures: a ten-year reappraisal].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
    Review
  3. [Short-term effectiveness of Gamma 3 U-Blade system for osteoporotic intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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  5. [Comparison of effectiveness of long and short proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in treatment of type A2.3 intertrochanteric fracture of femur].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2024
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  6. [Research progress on weak state of lateral wall in intertrochanteric fractures].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2024
    Review
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  8. [Proposal of a novel comprehensive classification for femoral intertrochanteric fractures].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2022
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  9. [Effectiveness of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation and cerclage fixation for complicated femoral subtrochanteric fractures].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Shimin ZhangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200090, P.R.China.shiminchang11@aliyun.com.
Sunjun HuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200090, P.R.China.
Shouchao DuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200090, P.R.China.
Lizhi ZhangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200090, P.R.China.
Yangpu Hospital of Tongji University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo summarize the evolving concept and research progress on stability reconstruction in the surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fracture.

methodsRelated literature and author's own experience concerning the surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fracture were reviewed and analyzed in terms of fracture pathoanatomy, stable and unstable pattern, adequate and in-adequate reduction, primary and secondary stability, postoperative stability evaluation, and early weight-bearing.

resultsIntertrochanteric fracture occur at the translational area of cervico-trochanteric junction, which has a nature tendency to varus instability. Fracture reduction quality is the paramount factor and is evaluated by two views, the anteroposterior and lateral Garden alignment and cortex apposition between the head-neck fragment and the femoral shaft. Rather than the posteromedial lesser trochanteric frag ment, the cortical support concept (positive, neutral, negative) emphasizes the reduction of anteromedial cortex to a nonanatomic positive apposition or an "anatomic" neutral apposition in intraoperative fluoroscopy. Postoperative radiographic stability score provides a quantitative assessment for early weight-bearing standing and walking. However, some fractures may lose cortical contact and buttress (negative) during the process of postoperative telescoping and secondary stability. Further studies are needed to elucidate the risk factors such as tilting, swing or rotation of the head-neck fragment, and propose new preventive methods.

conclusionStability reconstruction of intertrochanteric fracture requires adequate fracture reduction with Garden alignment and anteromedial cortical support apposition, and reliable sustainment by internal fixation implants. Early weight-bearing standing and walking is safe in patients with perfect postoperative stability score.

Indexed as

Fracture Fixation, InternalHip FracturesBone NailsHumansRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcomeanteromedial cortexcortical supportfracture reduction qualityIntertrochanteric fracturestability

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PMID31544426
PMCPMC8337624
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