Influence of Variation in Bony Entry Point on Outcome of Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures Treated with PFNA-2

Intertrochanteric femoral fractures are a topic of great interest around the world. They are the most commonly operated fracture type, and the high cost of care required after injury has made them a serious health resource issue. Though it is most commonly associated with low-energy trauma in elderly patients, high-energy trauma in young patients can result in similar fracture patterns. Females have a higher risk of sustaining an intertrochanteric femur fracture than males due to greater prevalence of osteoporosis. Low-energy falls from a standing height account for roughly 90% of hip fractures in patients over the age of 50, with a higher share of the female population.