Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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Reynders P

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  Contralateral Prophylactic Reinforcement in Case of First Low-Energy Hip Fracture: First-in-Man Clinical Data of a New Percutaneous Internal Fixation Device
  Author(s): Szpalski Marek, Le Huec Hean Charles, Jayankura Mark, Reynders Pieter and Maas CharleneSzpalski Marek, Le Huec Hean Charles, Jayankura Mark, Reynders Pieter and Maas Charlene
  
  A prevention dedicated osteosynthesis device (Y-STRUT®, Hyprevention) was developed to reinforce the proximal femur on patients with high risk of fragility hip fracture. A multicentre pilot study was initiated to evaluate the feasibility, safety and tolerance of this device and the related operative procedure. This clinical study is an on-going prospective series of 15 patients. Between February 2013 and December 2016, 10 patients were implanted. Patients were recruited when arriving to emergencies following a low-energy trauma leading to a pertrochanteric hip fracture. The device was implanted in combination with bone cement into the contralateral hip during the same anaesthesia as the fractured hip fixation. Clinical evaluation includes pain evaluation, functional status, and osteointegration of the device. Mean age of patients was 82 ± 7 years. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9509.1000202

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