Journal of orthopaedic trauma

The most recent articles from: J Orthop Trauma January 2000

J Orthop Trauma · Jan 2000

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial

Reamed versus nonreamed anterograde femoral nailing.

To compare reamed femoral nailing with unreamed femoral nailing. ⋯ There is no advantage to the routine use of nailing without reamed insertion. Fractures treated with reamed nails heal faster than those treated with unreamed nails, especially distal fractures.

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J Orthop Trauma · Jan 2000

A functional recovery score for elderly hip fracture patients: II. Validity and reliability.

To assess predictive and discriminant validity and responsiveness of the Functional Recovery Score, a disease-specific health assessment tool. ⋯ The Functional Recovery Score is a reliable method of assessing functional outcome for elderly hip fracture patients.

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