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October 9, 2025International Journal of Environmental SciencesOpen Access

A Prospective Comparative Study Of Proximal Femoral Nailing And Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty In Comminuted Intertrochanteric Fractures

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CMChethan Gowda MMVMahesh D VDNDeepti NaikSher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

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Implication

Prospective study compares proximal femoral nailing and bipolar hemiarthroplasty outcomes in elderly patients, suggesting tailored treatment based on patient needs.

Key Points

  • PFN showed significantly shorter surgical duration and less blood loss, enhancing procedural efficiency.
  • BHA allowed earlier full weight-bearing, which is crucial for reducing immobility risks in elderly patients.
  • Both techniques resulted in good functional outcomes after six months, highlighting their effectiveness for treating hip fractures.
  • The choice between PFN and BHA should consider factors like fracture geometry, bone quality, and patient lifestyle.

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M et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e70db290569dd607ee6389https://doi.org/10.64252/tvrdpz51
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  1. 1Primary Cemented Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty Versus Proximal Femoral Nail Fixation for Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures in Osteoporotic Elderly Patients: A Prospective Observational Study2026
  2. 2Cementless Transtrochanteric Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty vs. Proximal Femoral Nailing for Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures in the Elderly: A Retrospective Comparative Study2025 · 1 citations
  3. 3A Comparative Study of Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation-II and Cemented Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for the Treatment of Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures in Elderly Patients2025
  4. 4Outcome of Internal Fixation by Cephalomedullary Nail versus Outcome of Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty in the Treatment of Unstable Pertrochanteric Femoral Fractures in Elderly: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2024
  5. 5A study on functional outcome of cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty and proximal femoral nailing for intertrochanteric fractures of femur in elderly patients 60-90 years2025