Therapy of proximal trochanteric fractures using elastic round nails
Resch, M.; Wetl, K.; Klösch, W.
Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 109(11): 731-736
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-409X PMID: 6475346 Document Number: 230569
Stabilising per-and subtrochanteric fractures, especially in elderly patients, by Ender's nails is a slightly invasive and relatively simple method. In our opinion it is the best way of increasing the survival-rate. Dislocation of nails which would cause a reoperation can be avoided by using a wire-cerclage combined with a screw. Fixation of nails in the distal femur is possible without giving up the principle of a "gliding osteosynthesis".