Injury
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Is intramedullary nailing of femoral diaphyseal fractures in the lateral decubitus position as safe and effective as on a traction table?
The aim of this study was to compare the radiological and clinical results of femoral diaphyseal fractures operated in the lateral decubitus position with those operated in the supine position on a traction table and to detail the perioperative surgical technique. ⋯ Level 1 prospective, randomized, single-blind controlled study.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of transdermal buprenorphine patch to conventional analgesics after operative fixation of extra capsular fracture of proximal femur.
Proximal femur fractures are common among older individuals and pose challenges in achieving effective post-operative analgesia. Age-related co-morbidities limit the selection of analgesics in this population. This study aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of transdermal buprenorphine (TDB) patch with traditional analgesics after fixation of an extracapsular fracture of the proximal femur. ⋯ TDB patch is secure and offers better compliance and analgesia than other analgesics in the postoperative period whilst treating proximal femur extra capsular fracture.