It was conducted a prospective study with a series of 45 patients with lateral fragility fractures of the femur treated by three different intramedullary nails. Patients were randomized in Group A (15 patients treated by Affixus Zimmer-Biomet), Group B (15 patients treated by EBA2 - Citieffe) and Group C (15 patients treated by Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation Synthes). One independent observer performed seven biochemical evaluations (hemoglobin serum value) from admission to patient discharge. Surgical time and Blood transfusions number were reported for each partecipant.
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Change in hemoglobin serum value
Timeframe: Preoperative, Day 0, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 5 (after surgery)