Key result
Treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures with AO tubular external fixation achieved a 100% union rate, with average union times of 14 weeks for stable and 18 weeks for unstable fractures.
Why the study?
Does external fixation provide good functional outcomes and minimize complications in high-risk elderly patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures?
Observational (n=78)
Yes
Does external fixation provide good functional outcomes and minimize complications in high-risk elderly patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures?
External fixation may be a viable, low-complication treatment option for intertrochanteric femur fractures in elderly patients who are at high risk for major surgery and anesthesia.
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External fixation may suit high-risk elderly patients; leaves open need for RCTs before practice change.
The intertrochanteric fractures of the femur is a common injuries affecting mostly elderly people, unfortunately most of them suffering from many medical problems rendering them at high risk of being exposed to major surgery and anesthesia, the use of external fixation is associated with good functional outcome with minimum complications.
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Dr Anwar Thamer (2017) conducted an observational in Intertrochanteric fractures of the femur (n=78). AO tubular external fixation was evaluated on Fracture union. Treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures with AO tubular external fixation achieved a 100% union rate, with average union times of 14 weeks for stable and 18 weeks for unstable fractures.
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