Intramedullary nails in comparison with sliding hip screws for intertrochanteric hip fractures: a rapid review

Nikitovic M
Record ID 32014001043
English
Authors' objectives: This analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intramedullary nails versus extramedullary sliding hip screws for treatment of intertrochanteric hip fractures.
Authors' recommendations: One high-quality systematic review was identified that evaluated the effectiveness of intramedullary nails in comparison with extramedullary sliding hip screws for treatment of intertrochanteric hip fractures. The following conclusions were reached: Based on high quality of evidence, there was no significant difference in reoperations among patients receiving intramedullary nails versus those receiving sliding hip screws. Based on high quality of evidence, there was no significant difference in mean mobility scores measured using the Parker-Palmer score between patients receiving intramedullary nails and those receiving sliding hip screws.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2013
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Bone Nails
  • Bone Screws
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Contact
Organisation Name: Health Quality Ontario
Contact Address: Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5
Contact Name: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca
Contact Email: OH-HQO_hta-reg@ontariohealth.ca
Copyright: Health Quality Ontario
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