Management of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly: Osteosynthesis vs hemiarthroplasty
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Unstable intertrochanteric fracture in the elderly is still an unsolved problem with often suboptimal outcomes. 40 patients were treated either by osteosynthesis or hemireplacement and their postoperative function and complications were evaluated and compared. The time taken to be full weight bearing and pain relief were better in the osteosynthesis group in the short term. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two options on final follow up. The patients with a preexisting comorbidity had a poorer outcome.
Authors and Affiliations
Athar Ahemad, Ritesh Pathak, Nasser M A
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP261050
- DOI -
- Views 61
- Downloads 0
Short term clinical outcome in mid shaft femur fractures using intramedullary nail
Background: Kuntscher was the first to introduce the concept of intramedullary nailing, later there were modifications in intramedullary nailing and for the first time Klemm and Schelmann, Grosse and Kempt and Russel Tay...
Functional outcome of complex proximal femur fractures treated with proximal femoral locking plate
Background: Subtrochanteric femur fractures are the most devastating injuries and are one of the leading causes of hospital admissions. Proximal femur locking compression plate (PF-LCP) represents a feasible alternative...
Clinical study clavicular fractures by surgical intervention
Background: The most common fractures encountered in clinical orthopaedic practice are fractures involving the clavicles. The treatment of choice in comminuted or displaced fractures involving the clavicles was always co...
Adult distal humerus trauma: Study of epidemiology and surgical intervention
Background: Fractures of the distal humerus comprised of approximately 2% of all fractures and one-third of all humeral fractures. The epidemiology of these fractures is well known in children, but it is not well describ...
A Study of Various Indication of Caesarian Section in Primiparous Patients
Abstract: Introduction: The indications for cesarean section in primiparous patients are changing day-to-day and newer indications are being added to it. This is because in modern obstetrics with the increasing amenities...