Proposal of a novel comprehensive classification for femoral intertrochanteric fractures

ObjectiveTo introduce a novel comprehensive classification for femoral intertrochanteric fractures, and to accommodate the clinical requirement for the world-wide outbreak of geriatric hip fractures and surgical operations. MethodsOn the basis of reviewing the history of classification of femoral in...

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Published inZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi Vol. 36; no. 9; pp. 1056 - 1063
Main Authors Chang, Shimin, Hu, Sunjun, Du, Shouchao, Wang, Zhenhai, Tian, Kewei, Sun, Guixin, Wang, Xin, Rui, Yunfeng
Format Journal Article
LanguageChinese
Published 15.09.2022
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Summary:ObjectiveTo introduce a novel comprehensive classification for femoral intertrochanteric fractures, and to accommodate the clinical requirement for the world-wide outbreak of geriatric hip fractures and surgical operations. MethodsOn the basis of reviewing the history of classification of femoral intertrochanteric fractures and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of AO/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) classification in different periods, combined with the current situation of extensive preoperative CT scan and three-dimensional reconstruction and widespread use of intramedullary nail fixation in China, the "Elderly Hip Fracture" Research Group of the Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery Committee of the Chinese Rehabilitation Medical Association proposed a novel comprehensive classification for femoral intertrochanteric fractures, focusing on the structure of fracture stability reconstruction during internal fixation. ResultsThe novel comprehensive classification of femoral intertrochanteric fr
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ISSN:1002-1892
DOI:10.7507/1002-1892.202204080