A Prospective Comparative Study To Evaluate The Functional Outcome In Comminuted Intertrochanteric Fractures Among The Elderly Population Treated With Short Proximal Femoral Nail Versus Long Proximal Femoral Nail
This prospective study compares functional outcomes in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures treated with short and long proximal femoral nails.
Key Points
Patients treated with long proximal femoral nails had longer surgeries and more blood loss, yet similar hip function results.
The study analyzed 80 elderly patients, with no significant age or gender differences between the two fixation methods.
Both groups showed comparable Harris Hip Scores post-surgery, indicating equivalent hip functionality after treatment.
Significant differences were seen in surgical duration and blood loss, suggesting longer recovery times for long proximal femoral nails.