Impact of using the C-arm without traction table in the reduction of lateral hip fractures with locked cephalomedullary nail fixation
- MOJ Orthopedics & Rheumatology
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Ernesto Bertoni, Marcos Del Vecchio, Efren Andrés Moreno, Esteban David Ortega Acosta
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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of the use of the C-arm without a traction table, proposing an alternative patient positioning for the reduction of hip fractures that require reduction and fixation with a cephalomedullary nail. The motivation arises because in our institution the tool available has limitations regarding patient height, which consequently generates the need for a new technique to achieve optimal results, as it creates an exclusion criterion. The proposed technique seeks to improve anatomical alignment and fracture stability, with the goal of improving clinical outcomes and reducing postoperative complications. Effectiveness was examined through the evaluation of traditional and emerging methods for measuring reduction quality.
Keywords
lateral hip fractures, traction table, C-arm, cephalomedullary nail