Key result
Surgery for subtrochanteric femur fractures is associated with ~100% bone union despite some walking impairment.
Why the study?
Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur tend to be comminuted and present therapeutic problems in surgical treatment.
Does surgical treatment improve outcomes in patients with subtrochanteric fractures of the femur?
Observational (n=8)
Does surgical treatment improve outcomes in patients with subtrochanteric fractures of the femur?
Surgical treatment of subtrochanteric femur fractures achieves consistent bone union but carries risks of postoperative deformity and decreased mobility.
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Surgical treatment yielded union with occasional deformity and mobility decline; leaves open comparative effectiveness in subtrochanteric fractures.
Nakanishi et al. (2003) conducted an observational in Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur (n=8). Surgical treatment was evaluated on Bone union. Surgical treatment of subtrochanteric fractures of the femur achieved bone union in 100% of cases (8/8), though some patients experienced varus deformity or decreased walking ability.
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