British investigators recommended using the sliding hip screw rather than the long gamma nail for fixation of AO/OTA 31-A2 fractures of the proximal part of the femur, according to an article ...

Background: Intramedullary nailing of pertrochanteric femoral fractures has grown in popularity over the past 2 decades likely because this procedure is associated with a low risk for postoperative ...

DENVER — Research comparing sliding hip screws and long gamma nails for the treatment of unstable pertrochanteric hip fractures shows no significant differences regarding reoperation rates and outcome ...

Classic outcome evaluation of pertrochanteric fractures is based on parameters such as limb function, complication rates, mortality, length of hospital stay, number of days using rehabilitation ...