Why the study?
Although the effects of PFN and DHS in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures have been reported, results and conclusions have not been consistent.
Does proximal femoral nail improve functional outcomes compared to dynamic hip screw in patients over 50 years of age with isolated intertrochanteric femur fractures?
Does proximal femoral nail improve functional outcomes compared to dynamic hip screw in patients over 50 years of age with isolated intertrochanteric femur fractures?
Proximal femoral nail provides superior functional outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications compared to dynamic hip screw for the treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures.
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PFN improves functional outcomes over DHS in intertrochanteric fractures; strengthens RCT evidence for its preference.
Qidwai et al. (2019) studied this question.
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