title: Percutaneous compression plating for intertrochanteric hip fractures: treatment rationale.
abstract: Percutaneous compression plating was developed after thorough consideration of each stage in the surgical procedure for intertrochanteric fractures and the ways in which they might be improved. This system represents a minimally invasive method of fracture stabilization and fixation, providing enhanced rotational stability and bone sparing, which reduces both peri- and postoperative complications including cut outs and fracture collapse.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Gotfried
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001860:Bone Plates; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies