A comparative, prospective study of proximal femoral nail and dynamic hip screw in the treatment of stable intertrochanteric fractures in adult Indian patients
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Conservative treatment for intertrochanteric fractures (ITF) have shown higher mortality and have largely been abandoned. Rigid internal fixation and early mobilization is the current standard treatment. Methodology: In this prospective study, we compared efficacy, rate of union, complications, operative risks and functional outcomes in ITF, treated with dynamic hip screw (DHS) and proximal femoral nail (PFN). Results: We included 30 eligible patients (females=19). Fall from the height (n=12) was most common and 53.33% had Boyd and Griffin Type II fracture. Mean radiographic exposure (70 Vs 40) and duration of surgery (100min Vs 80 mins) was greater, but blood loss was less (240mL s 320 mL) with PFN. Failure to achieve closed reduction, fracture of lateral cortex, fracture displacement by nail insertion, failure to put de-rotation screw and drill bit breakage, improper positioning of Richard screw, varus angulation were seen with PFN and DHS, respectively. Stiffness of hip and knee were seen with PFN; occurrence of shortening of >1cm, varus malunion was double with PFN. Mean duration of hospital stay and time for full weight bearing was 26 daysand 12.7 weeks (PFN-10.6weeks, DHS-14.8weeks), respectively. Restriction of hip rotation was more with DHS. Good to excellent results were seen in 81.8% and 63.33%in PFN and DHS, respectively. There were two deaths (myocardial infacrction and liver disorder) in DHS group. Conclusion: PFN is a better alternative to DHS but is technically difficult procedure requiring greater precision and expertise. Proper patient selection and good preoperative planning helps to minimize complications.
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Anil Kumar DN, Gowda B
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