Key result
Fixation of subtrochanteric fractures using a long Proximal Femur Nail in the lateral position on an ordinary table resulted in an average operative time of 80 minutes and union time of 16-26 weeks.
Why the study?
Does long PFN nailing in the lateral position on an ordinary table provide safe and effective fixation for subtrochanteric fractures?
Observational (n=74)
Does long PFN nailing in the lateral position on an ordinary table provide safe and effective fixation for subtrochanteric fractures?
Reduction and fixation of proximal femoral fractures in the lateral position on an ordinary table is a feasible and safe alternative for hospitals lacking a fracture table.
Supports feasibility of ordinary-table lateral PFN for subtrochanteric fractures in resource-limited settings; leaves open comparative effectiveness.
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Shashikant B Ganjale (2018) conducted an observational in Subtrochanteric fractures (n=74). Long Proximal Femur Nail (PFN) in lateral position on ordinary radiolucent table was evaluated on Operative time, blood loss, and union time. Fixation of subtrochanteric fractures using a long Proximal Femur Nail in the lateral position on an ordinary table resulted in an average operative time of 80 minutes and union time of 16-26 weeks.
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