title: Management of proximal femoral fractures using the Ilizarov principles.
abstract: External fixation can be an exceptional relief solution in the treatment of proximal femoral fractures. We would like to share our experience using external fixation techniques with either the Ilizarov frame or Hofmann system in 23 patients with complicated fractures.
authors.affiliation: Lecco Hospital, Lecco, Italy.
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Catagni
authors.forename: Medhat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sdeek
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Guerreschi
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lovisetti
authors.forename: Haridimos
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tsibidakis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult