Trochanteric fracture pattern is associated with increased risk for nonunion independent of open or closed reduction technique.

Till BerkSascha HalvachizadehDavid Paul MartinChristian HierholzerDominik MüllerRoman PfeiferGerrolt Nico JukemaBoyko GueorguievHans-Christoph Pape

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2022)

The fracture morphology of TFF is an independent risk factor for nonunion in geriatric patients. The reduction technique is not associated with increased risk for nonunion, despite increased soft tissue damage following open reduction.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
minimally invasive
soft tissue
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
hip fracture
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
patient reported