Prophylactic fixation in elderly fractures: Preventive breakthrough or unnecessary intervention?

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Nov 18, 2025 (publication date) through Nov 20, 2025

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World Journal of Orthopedics

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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2025; 16(11): 109855
Published online Nov 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i11.109855

Figure 1 Prophylactic fixation implementation pathway. ProFix: Prophylactic fixation; BMD: Bone mineral density; AI: artificial intelligence.

Citation: Sameer M, Muthu S, Vadranapu S. Prophylactic fixation in elderly fractures: Preventive breakthrough or unnecessary intervention? World J Orthop 2025; 16(11): 109855
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v16/i11/109855.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v16.i11.109855