Key result
Surgical stabilization with a sliding hip screw is the standard treatment for intertrochanteric fractures, requiring secure placement and impacted reduction at the time of surgery.
Population
Patients with nondisplaced and displaced intertrochanteric fractures
Design
Review
Authors
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Current standards for intertrochanteric fracture fixation remain unchanged; leaves open need for randomized trials on technique optimization.
This review outlines the principles of surgical stabilization for intertrochanteric fractures, emphasizing the sliding hip screw and early mobilization.
Koval et al. (1994) conducted a review in Intertrochanteric fractures. Surgical stabilization (sliding hip screw) was evaluated. Surgical stabilization with a sliding hip screw is the standard treatment for intertrochanteric fractures, requiring secure placement and impacted reduction at the time of surgery.
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