Ky nailing of impending and pathological
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W. W. Williams; I. Hudson; A. J. Hall; J. C. H. Strachan; J. G. Kernohan; D. C.
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Article
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1992
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Springer
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English
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Eight two patients underwent 86 Kiintscher Y nailing for impending and pathologicalfractures of the proximal femur. All but five mobilised post-operatively, thus improving their quality of life. Eighteen patients died in hospital. Prophylactic nailing improved survival Fifteen out of 86 nailings wer