Key result
Ender nailing resulted in successful fracture union in all 17 treated cases of subtrochanteric fractures, although seven patients developed varus deformity.
Why the study?
Does Ender nailing provide successful fracture union and acceptable anatomical results in patients with subtrochanteric femur fractures?
Population
33 patients with subtrochanteric fracture of the femur, age range 2 to 93 years, 13 males and 20 females.
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May support use in select elderly or comminuted cases despite varus risk; leaves open comparative efficacy versus modern fixation.
Observational (n=33)
No
Does Ender nailing provide successful fracture union and acceptable anatomical results in patients with subtrochanteric femur fractures?
Ender nailing is a useful and less invasive treatment option for subtrochanteric femur fractures, particularly in elderly osteoporotic patients or those with comminuted fractures, despite a risk of varus deformity.
Abe et al. (1988) conducted an observational in Subtrochanteric fracture of the femur (n=33). Ender nailing vs. Other fixation methods was evaluated on Fracture union. Ender nailing resulted in successful fracture union in all 17 treated cases of subtrochanteric fractures, although seven patients developed varus deformity.
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