Troch Nail Length Preference

Trochanteric Nail Length Preference

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* 1. In what geographical area do you currently practice?

Africa

Asia

Australia

Europe

North America

South America

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* 2. How many years have you been in practice?

6-10

11-15

16-20

>21

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* 3. Have you completed any of the following fellowships?

Trauma

None

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which best describes your practice type?

General orthopaedic

Orthopaedic non-trauma subspecialty

Orthopaedic trauma: community group

Orthopaedic trauma: academic/university

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* 5. What best describes your hospital affiliation?

Community hospital: no trauma designation

Level 1 trauma center

Level 2 trauma center

Level 3 trauma center

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Approximately how many intertrochanteric fractures do you treat per year?

1-10

11-20

>20

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* 7. Which length of nail do you routinely prefer for trochanteric nailing of an intertrochanteric fracture without subtrochanteric extension?

I routinely use long CMN

I use long and short nails with approximately equal frequency

I routinely use short CMN

I do not have a routine pattern of usage

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* 8. If you choose a short nail, how often do you change to a long nail intraoperatively?

Often

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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* 9. Have you switched from short to long nail intra-operatively?

Yes