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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXIX | Pages 164 - 164
1 Sep 2012
A biomechanical study comparing the dynamic hip screw with an X-Bolt in an unstable intertrochanteric fracture model of the proximal femur
Gibson D Keogh C Morris S
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Introduction

Lag screw cut-out following fixation of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in osteoporotic bone remains an unsolved challenge. A novel new device is the X-Bolt which is an expanding type bolt that may offer superior fixation in osteoporotic bone compared to the standard DHS screw type device.

Aims

The aim of this study was to test if there was a difference in cut-out using the X-Bolt implant compared with the standard DHS system