Intertrochanteric fractures are commonly stabilized using an intramedullary nail with a lag screw that enters the lateral cortex of the femur. This lag screw commonly protrudes during the healing process and may cause implant related pain. This study will help determine if implant related pain is different depending to the lag screw design.
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Pain at lag screw
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Pain at lag screw
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Pain at lag screw
Timeframe: 21 weeks
Pain at lag screw
Timeframe: 52 weeks