Short Versus Long Cephalomedullary Nailing of Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Randomized Prospective Study

Short Versus Long Cephalomedullary Nailing of Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Randomized Prospective Study

Is there a functional outcome difference when treating pertrochanteric fractures with a short or long cephalomedullary nail?

Inclusion criteria

• AO/OTA fracture classification 31(A-B) (1-3).
• Age greater than 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

-Less than 18 years old.