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. 1985 Jun;8(6):769-74.
doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-19850601-13.

Intertrochanteric fractures in high risk geriatric patients treated by external fixation

Y Gotfried, E Frish, D G Mendes, M Roffman

Intertrochanteric fractures in high risk geriatric patients treated by external fixation

Y Gotfried et al. Orthopedics. 1985 Jun.

Abstract

Conservative treatment in intertrochanteric fractures of the high risk patient carries a high rate of mortality and morbidity. In the present study external fixation of the fracture was performed under local or light general anaesthesia. This is a safe procedure and permits immediate full weight bearing.

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