Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5652754 | Injury | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Subtrochanterically placed LAP provides an increased fixation strength under repetitive loading compared to hook plate fixation in the greater trochanter. Trochanteric fixation is highly BMD dependent and may be restricted to major greater trochanteric involvement requiring stabilization.
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Authors
Mark MD, Karl MD, PhD, Heike MD, PhD, Keith MD, Gunther O. MD, PhD, Boyko PhD,