Vol. 4, Issue 3 (2018)
Outcome of intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with short proximal femoral nail
Author(s):
Dr. Aarjav Naik, Dr. Hemant Mathur and Dr. Gaurang Patel
Abstract:
Background: Inter-trochanteric femur fractures are becoming more common since life expectancy is on rising trend in India. Intertrochanteric femur fractures are treated with various implant systems. Proximal femoral nail is a newer implant available for internal fixation of intertrochanteric femur fracture. Purpose of this study is to study outcome of intertrochanteric femur fracture treated with short proximal femoral nail.
Method: A cohort of 30 cases of intertrochanteric fracture treated with proximal femoral nail at SSG hospital, Vadodara were taken up and followed up for 6 months between October 2017 to April 2018.
Result: Average modified harris hip score was 94.4 at final follow up (6 months) in this study.
Conclusion: Results of intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with proximal femoral nail are good and satisfactory.
Pages: 392-394 | 1315 Views 247 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Aarjav Naik, Dr. Hemant Mathur and Dr. Gaurang Patel. Outcome of intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with short proximal femoral nail. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2018;4(3):392-394. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2018.v4.i3g.69
