Key result
Surgical fixation is preferred for medically stable patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures, though evidence does not yet demonstrate a benefit of intramedullary implants for unstable fractures.
Why the study?
Does surgical fixation improve outcomes in patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures?
Population
Patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports fixation in stable patients; leaves open intramedullary benefit for unstable fractures.
Does surgical fixation improve outcomes in patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures?
Surgical fixation is the preferred treatment for medically stable patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures, though evidence is lacking for the theoretical benefit of load-sharing intramedullary implants in unstable fractures.
Kaplan et al. (2008) conducted a review in Intertrochanteric hip fractures. Surgical fixation was evaluated. Surgical fixation is preferred for medically stable patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures, though evidence does not yet demonstrate a benefit of intramedullary implants for unstable fractures.
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