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. 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 systemIntroduction
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