Module: All about the Hip Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixation Surgical Technique

Introduction

In this course, learners review the surgical technique for TRIGEN^◊INTERTAN^◊Intertrochanteric Antegrade Nail in the management of hip intertrochanteric fracture. An expert surgeon provides step-by-step instructions and tips and pearls to optimize the procedure as well as outlines the technical aspects of the implantation.

This training relates to the TRIGEN^◊ INTERTAN^◊ Intertrochanteric Antegrade Nail, but alternative devices are available.

Pre-requisites

A good understanding of the basic principles of fracture treatment is recommended

What you will learn

Expose the joint using the correct approach following proper surgical steps and technique
Select and use the TRIGEN^◊ INTERTAN^◊ instrumentation system safely and correctly
Integrate the surgical steps for the implantation of TRIGEN^◊ INTERTAN^◊

Contributors

Dr Daniel Chan, United States of America

Accreditations

Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng)

Royal College of Surgeons of England*

_{*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. Y}_{ou will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.}

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All about the Hip Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixation Surgical Technique

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