Why the study?
Does the pertrochanteric external fixator improve outcomes compared to the sliding hip screw in patients with pertrochanteric fractures of the femur?
Population
100 consecutive patients with pertrochanteric fractures of the femur
Comparison
Pertrochanteric external fixator (PF) vs Sliding hip screw (SHS)
Design
RCT, allocated randomly
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports external fixator as alternative to sliding hip screw in pertrochanteric fractures; extends randomized evidence for faster recovery.
Does the pertrochanteric external fixator improve outcomes compared to the sliding hip screw in patients with pertrochanteric fractures of the femur?
The external fixator is an effective and safe alternative to the sliding hip screw for treating pertrochanteric fractures, offering shorter hospitalization and earlier mobilization.
Vossinakis et al. (2002) studied this question.
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