Femoral shaft fracture
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients were included in the cohort if they (1) were not beyond 60 years old; (2) had a unilateral traumatic closed fracture of the upper section of the femoral shaft, which was totally displaced; (3) were 32.A or 32.B fracture pattern according to the AO/OTA classification; (4) were to be treated by closed reduction and anterograde interlocking intermedullary nail; (5) underwent operation in 7d from the injury.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients were excluded from the study if they had (1) open fracture; (2) multiple fractures; (3) pathologic fracture; (4) declined to participate in this cohort.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of drilling attempts;case of open reduction;Operative time; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood Loss;Duration of hospital stay; | — |
Countries
China