Key result
Treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures with Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation resulted in 89.13% of patients achieving good or excellent functional outcomes at 6 months follow-up.
Why the study?
Unstable intertrochanteric fractures present a challenging problem, and the Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation was designed to improve management with fewer complications.
Does Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation (PFNA) improve functional outcomes in patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures?
Population
48 patients with unstable intertrochanteric fracture of femur
Design
Prospective hospital-based clinical trial
Follow-up
24 weeks
Authors
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Supports intramedullary fixation with new AO device in unstable fractures; leaves open need for RCTs before practice change.
Observational (n=48)
No
Does Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation (PFNA) improve functional outcomes in patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures?
Treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures with Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation (PFNA) results in good to excellent functional outcomes with minimal complications.
Mazumder et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Unstable intertrochanteric fracture of femur (n=48). Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation (PFNA) was evaluated on Good or excellent functional outcome at 6 months (Kyle's Criteria). Treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures with Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation resulted in 89.13% of patients achieving good or excellent functional outcomes at 6 months follow-up.
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