Key result
Proximal femoral nail and hemiarthroplasty improve Harris hip scores versus dynamic hip screw in unstable fractures.
Why the study?
Studies comprehensively evaluating treatment outcomes across various surgical approaches for unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures are limited.
Do different surgical interventions (PFN, HA, DHS) yield different functional and safety outcomes in patients with unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures?
Meta-Analysis (n=1,282)
Do different surgical interventions (PFN, HA, DHS) yield different functional and safety outcomes in patients with unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures?
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In patients with unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures, hemiarthroplasty and proximal femoral nail improve functional scores and reduce malunion risk compared to dynamic hip screw, though each carries specific complication risks.
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Zhou et al. (2023) conducted a meta-analysis in Unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures (UIFF) (n=1,282). Proximal femoral nail (PFN) and Hemiarthroplasty (HA) vs. Dynamic hip screw (DHS) was evaluated on Harris hip score (SMD -1.38, 95% CI -2.25 to -0.51). In patients with unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures, proximal femoral nail and hemiarthroplasty significantly improved Harris hip scores compared to dynamic hip screw (SMD -1.38 and -1.50, respectively).
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