Why the study?
Proximal femur fractures pose a significant challenge in traumatology, and the role and results of standard proximal femoral nail in managing subtrochanteric femoral fractures needed evaluation.
Does the proximal femoral nail improve functional outcomes in patients with closed subtrochanteric fractures?
Population
24 patients with closed subtrochanteric fractures
Comparison
Standard proximal femoral nail (Gamma intramedullary nail) fixation without comparator
Design
Prospective single-center study
Authors
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PFN supports early mobilization in subtrochanteric fractures; leaves open comparative efficacy in larger randomized trials.
Does the proximal femoral nail improve functional outcomes in patients with closed subtrochanteric fractures?
The Gamma intramedullary nail is an effective treatment for subtrochanteric fractures, allowing for early functional exercise and full weight-bearing.
Farhat et al. (2021) studied this question.
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