Why the study?
Dynamic hip screws yield good results but are sometimes unsuitable for unstable intertrochanteric fractures, prompting a comparison with proximal femoral nails regarding functional and radiological outcomes.
Does proximal femoral nail improve functional outcomes compared to dynamic hip screw in patients with trochanteric fractures?
Population
100 patients admitted with trochanteric fracture in Thrissur, Kerala
Comparison
Proximal femoral nail vs dynamic hip screw
Design
Prospective study
Follow-up
Minimum 6 months to longest 12 months
Authors
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May support PFN preference in unstable cases; leaves open need for RCTs to guide fixation choice.
Does proximal femoral nail improve functional outcomes compared to dynamic hip screw in patients with trochanteric fractures?
Proximal femoral nailing provides better functional and radiological outcomes than dynamic hip screw for the surgical management of trochanteric fractures.
D.J. et al. (2021) studied this question.
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