Safety of Cement-augmented Femoral Cephalomedullary Nails: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Trochanteric fractures of the femur pose an increasing burden for elderly people. The standard treatment for these types of fractures includes cephalomedullary nailing, which can be augmented with cement. Although many studies have reported on the stability of this augmented construct, few studies have examined its clinical benefit and safety. Therefore, the objective of this meta-analysis is to examine the perioperative complications and postoperative mortality associated with cement-augmented nails in the management of intertrochanteric and pertrochanteric fractures of the hip. A search of PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar (pages 1-20) until January 2024 was conducted. Analysis of the outcomes included perioperative complications and postoperative mortality. Seven studies were include

SUBMITTER: Mansour J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11885791 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature