SynthesisJoint diseases and related surgery2022
Comparison of helical blade versus lag screw in intertrochanteric fractures of the elderly treated with proximal femoral nail: A meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.
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- Evaluating polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) augmentation in cephalomedullary nail fixation of hip fractures: a step towards evidence-based patient selection criteria.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Article
- Identification of risk factors and development of a high-performance predictive model for non-healing in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures post-internal fixation.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
- [Treatment of proximal femoral fractures : Principles, tips and tricks].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Review
- [Biomechanical effects of three internal fixation modes on femoral subtrochanteric spiral fractures in osteoporotic patients by finite element analysis].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesIn this review, we aimed to compare the radiological and functional outcomes between the helical blade and lag screw in treating intertrochanteric fractures among the elderly and to provide suggestions for clinical treatment. MATERIALS AND
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resultsA total of 11 articles containing 1,146 patients for helical blade and lag screw comparison were included. Compared to the lag screws, the mechanical failure rate (odds ratio [OR]=0.71, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.40-1.27, p=0.25), the excellent and good rate of fracture reduction (OR=1.33, 95% CI: 0.61-2.90, p=0.48), HHS (mean differences 1.83, 95% CI: -0.29-1.83, p=0.09), and postoperative hip pain (OR=0.41, 95% CI: 0.14-1.21, p=0.11) were similar with the helical blades. There was no significant difference between the two implants in terms of the treatment outcomes.
conclusionBoth helical blades and lag screws are good choices for treating intertrochanteric fracture among elderly.
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