Bipolar arthroplasty for unstable Intertrochanteric fractures of femur
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Scientific Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Intertrochanteric (IT) fractures of femur are common in elderly people with osteoporotic bones and often the result of minor domestic falls. Osteoporosis coupled with a tendency to fall is responsible for high incidence of hip fractures at this age. Life expectancy of Indian population is steadily increasing and this inturn, increases the geriatric population and the hip fractures.
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Reddy IV
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- DOI 10.17727/JMSR.2014/2-006
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