Smith & Nephew announced study results published in Rheumatology and Orthopedic Medicine showing that its INTERTAN intertrochanteric antegrade nail significantly reduced the risk of implant-related failures in hip fracture patients by 81%, and revision surgery by 65%, when compared to single screw nails.
Further, a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research reports a cost savings of US $2,700 per patient when using INTERTAN nails, compared to single screw nails.
Source: Smith & Nephew; image courtesy of Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew announced study results published in Rheumatology and Orthopedic Medicine showing that its INTERTAN intertrochanteric antegrade nail significantly reduced the risk of implant-related failures in hip fracture patients by 81%, and revision surgery by 65%, when compared to single screw nails.
Further, a study published in...
Smith & Nephew announced study results published in Rheumatology and Orthopedic Medicine showing that its INTERTAN intertrochanteric antegrade nail significantly reduced the risk of implant-related failures in hip fracture patients by 81%, and revision surgery by 65%, when compared to single screw nails.
Further, a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research reports a cost savings of US $2,700 per patient when using INTERTAN nails, compared to single screw nails.
Source: Smith & Nephew; image courtesy of Smith & Nephew
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Julie Vetalice is ORTHOWORLD's Editorial Assistant. She has covered the orthopedic industry for over 20 years, having joined the company in 1999.