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Le fratture prossimali extracapsulari del femore: attuali orientamenti terapeutici

Proximal extracapsular femural fractures: the current treatment options

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Proximal femural fractures have increased significantly in recent years. The method of treatment can be different and is still widely debated. The Authors report the current evidence concerning the treatment of these fractures. Over the years, various osteosynthesis devices have been developed but the results were often inconsistent and almost never have demonstrated the superiority of one technique over another.

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  1. UOC Ortopedia, Ospedale di Vaio-Azienda AUSL di Parma, Fidenza, Italia

    E. Vaienti & L. Guardoli

  2. Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italia

    E. Vaienti & F. Pogliacomi

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Vaienti, E., Pogliacomi, F. & Guardoli, L. Le fratture prossimali extracapsulari del femore: attuali orientamenti terapeutici. LO SCALPELLO 27, 64–69 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11639-013-0026-8

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