Key result
Management of intertrochanteric hip fractures with a dynamic hip screw yielded excellent or good functional outcomes in 25 of 30 patients (83.3%) based on Kyle's criteria.
Why the study?
Does dynamic hip screw improve outcomes in patients with intertrochanteric fractures?
Observational (n=30)
No
Does dynamic hip screw improve outcomes in patients with intertrochanteric fractures?
Dynamic hip screw is an effective method of choice for the management of intertrochanteric fractures.
DHS may reduce malunion risk in intertrochanteric fractures; Level 5 evidence leaves comparative efficacy open.
Intertrochanteric fractures are common in old age group, but it is not uncommon in younger age group. These fractures unite readily with conservative line of treatment. Though trochanteric fractures unite without surgical intervention, mal union with coxa vara deformity resulting in shortening of limb and limp are commonly seen. This study is an effort to analyze the results of dynamic hip screw in the management of intertrochanteric fracture.
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B Sachidanand (2021) conducted an observational in Intertrochanteric fractures of the hip (n=30). Dynamic hip screw was evaluated on Functional outcome based on Kyle's Criteria. Management of intertrochanteric hip fractures with a dynamic hip screw yielded excellent or good functional outcomes in 25 of 30 patients (83.3%) based on Kyle's criteria.
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