1. Proximale Femurfraktur.
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Klopfer, T., Hemmann, P., Schreiner, A. J., and Bahrs, C.
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ARTIFICIAL implants , *OPERATIVE surgery , *INTRAMEDULLARY fracture fixation , *LIFE expectancy , *FEMUR neck - Abstract
Proximal femoral fractures are one of the most common fractures, especially in the older population group. Due to increasing life expectancy and the associated morbidity, the incidence of these fractures is also increasing. In order to realize a rapid remobilization and an associated reduced mortality, it is important to achieve a clear diagnosis, recognize possible pitfalls and perform prompt and reliable surgery in an interdisciplinary, perioperative setting. A great variety of possible implants are available for the surgeon. The surgeon should know them in detail and choose the correct one to match the individual type of fracture; however, despite optimal implants and surgical techniques, mortality is very high in the short-term course. Special attention must therefore be paid to a careful transition to post-hospital care and in particular the possible underlying cause of the fracture must be clarified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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