Comparison of Extramedullary and Intramedullary Implants for Stable Intertrochanteric Fractures: Have We Swung the Pendulum Too Far the Other Way?

DISCUSSION: Our study found that extramedullary implants were associated with lower transfusions rates, lower readmissions, and better patient disposition. We recommend surgeons to consider extramedullary implants when treating stable IT fractures, especially if the patient is anemic or at high risk for hospital readmission.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III. Retrospective cohort study.PMID:35196299 | DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00657

Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - February 23, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aria Darius Darbandi Ghulam H Saadat Ahmed Siddiqi Bennet A Butler Source Type: research