Key result
Treatment of subtrochanteric fractures with a proximal femoral nail resulted in 95% of patients achieving good anatomical results and 50% achieving excellent functional results.
Why the study?
Does proximal femoral nailing improve functional and radiological outcomes in patients with subtrochanteric fractures?
Population
25 patients with closed subtrochanteric fractures of less than 3 weeks duration, age above 25, 80% male…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
20 weeks
Authors
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Proximal femoral nailing yields high anatomical success; leaves open randomized confirmation of functional benefits.
Observational (n=25)
No
Does proximal femoral nailing improve functional and radiological outcomes in patients with subtrochanteric fractures?
Proximal femoral nailing is a safe and effective treatment for subtrochanteric fractures, allowing for early mobilization and high rates of union.
Raj et al. (2018) conducted an observational in Subtrochanteric fractures (n=25). Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) was evaluated on Good anatomical results. Treatment of subtrochanteric fractures with a proximal femoral nail resulted in 95% of patients achieving good anatomical results and 50% achieving excellent functional results.