Key result
Dynamic hip screw linked to excellent functional outcomes in ~96% of intertrochanteric femur fractures.
Why the study?
This study was conducted to assess fracture union and functional outcomes using the Harris Hip Score following dynamic hip screw fixation for intertrochanteric femur fractures.
Does dynamic hip screw fixation improve fracture union and functional outcomes in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures?
Observational (n=26)
No
Does dynamic hip screw fixation improve fracture union and functional outcomes in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures?
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Dynamic hip screw fixation for intertrochanteric femur fractures provides excellent functional outcomes and reliable fracture union with early mobilization.
Background: Intertrochanteric fracture contributes morbidity in the elderly only and does not affect anyway the younger patient below 50yrs.The dynamic hip screw (DHS), commonly used implant for fixation of Intertrochanteric fractures. Material & Methods: In a retrospective study of 26 patient with intertrochanteric femur fracture that was treated with DHS (Dynamic Hip Screw) during the period of 1yr from February 2020 to February 2021. This study was taken to assess the fracture union and functional outcome using Harris Hip Score. Results: In our study, mean age was 55 years and the male: female ratio was 1:2. In treatment with, one patient showed cut-through of the screw in the neck because of osteoporosis and early weight bearing. On 20th week most of the patient showed exuberant callus around the fracture. The clinical and functional outcomes of the procedure were excellent in all patients except one.Conclusions: Intertrochanteric fractures are fractures of the elderly, which demand early treatment and ambulation. The dynamic hip screw is the choice for inter trochanteric fracture.
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Bhagat et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Intertrochanteric femur fracture (n=26). Dynamic hip screw (DHS) was evaluated on Fracture union and functional outcome using Harris Hip Score. Treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures with a dynamic hip screw achieved excellent clinical and functional outcomes in 25 of 26 patients, with an average fracture healing time of 4.5 months.
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