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 is a standard surgical procedure for fixation of proximal femoral fractures, but is associated with considerable radiation exposure for controlling the implant ...

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 ...

All procedures in both groups were performed without any technical problems. Statistically significant differences were measured for the following two parameters: 1. First pass accuracy of guide wire ...