Comparison of intramedullary and extramedullary fixation of stable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly: A prospective randomised controlled trial exploring hidden perioperative blood loss

Hip fracture is a severe and common injury that occurs predominantly in the elderly. Blood loss in the perioperative period is associated with a greater risk of dying in anaemic patients. The aim of the study was to explore the best way to treat stable intertrochanteric fractures, taking hidden blood loss into account.