Functional outcome of proximal femoral plating in unstable trochanteric and sub-trochanteric fractures
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
The occurrence of proximal Femoral fractures in our elderly population is increasing with rise in life expectancy. Newer implants and advanced techniques for treating such fractures elevate the level confidence of the Surgeon. Proximal Femoral locking plate is one of the newer introductions to the Orthopedic armamentarium. This prospective observational study reports the functional outcome of treatment with PFP. 26 patients with either unstable inter trochanteric fracture or sub trochanteric fracture fitting for the inclusion criteria who came to Orthopedic Department of Thrissur medical college between 1/1/2015 and 1/1/2016 were surgically treated with open reduction and internal fixation with PFP. Muscle strengthening and range of motion exercises were started in the immediate postoperative period. They were followed up clinically and radiologically for six months. Functional outcome was assessed after 6 months using Harris Hip score.
Authors and Affiliations
K Balagopal, Jose George, Jose Francis C
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP261090
- DOI -
- Views 51
- Downloads 0
Dynamic hip screw fixation of intertrochanteric fractures of femur: A comparison of outcome with and without using traction table
Intertrochanteric fracture of the femur is one of the common fractures in the elderly. Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) fixation is the gold standard for treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fracture. Conventional methods of ac...
Distal femoral locking compression plate fixation in distal femoral fractures: Early results
We conducted a retrospective review on eleven patients who were treated for Type A and C distal femoral fractures (based on AO classification) between January 2017 and December 2017. All fractures were fixed with titaniu...
Bacterial flora and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in open fracture wounds at a tertiary hospital of north India
The changes in pathogenic microbiological flora and the emergence of bacterial resistance have created major problems in the management of open fractures. A better understanding is required of the patterns or predilectio...
Failed hip surgeries managed with replacement arthroplasty: A retrospective study of 25 cases
Background: Hip fractures account to succumb devastating lifestyle and early mortality in older comorbid patients. Fractures of the hip region need anatomical fixation and osteosynthesis. But implant failures are associa...
Approach to hand infections: Our experience
Objectives: To study clinical incidence, aetiology, and outcome of hand infections. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study and analysis of hand infections in about 90 cases. Detailed history, of mode of traum...