Outcome Analysis of Intertrochantric Fracture Treated with Dynamic Hip Screw in Rural Population
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Trochanteric fractures are devastating injuries that commonly affect the elderly and have a tremendous impact on the health care system and society in general. The aim of this study is to assess the functional outcome of trochanteric fractures treated with dynamic hip screw in rural population. Materials and Method: Prospective study of forty patients of trochanteric fractures who underwent dynamic hip screw fixation during January 2012 to January 2015. We used Boyd and Griffin classification to classify the fractures. Functional assessment was done using Kyle’s criteria. Minimum follow up was one year. Results: Excellent and good results were obtained in twenty-nine cases out of total of forty cases comprising of 72.5%. Fair and poor results were obtained in eleven cases constituting 27.5%. Conclusion: Operative treatment is the best modality in managing trochanteric fractures. Patients from rural background come late for surgery and their expectation levels following surgery are very high because of the need to squat for toilet purpose and sit crossed legged for sitting on the floor.
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Ranjith Rajasekeran, Vignesh Jayabalan, Ganesan Ganesan Ram
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