Study of Clinical Presentation of Patients with Intertrochanteric Fractures At a Tertiary Care Centre: A Prospective Descriptive Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: The clinical presentation of patients who have sustained intertrochanteric fractures can vary widely depending on type, severity and etiology. Displaced fractures are clearly symptomatic, such patients usually cannot stand and Patient with undisplaced fractures experience minimal pain. Thus, here is an effort to study the clinical factors and presentation of patients with intertrochanteric fractures. Materials and Methods: The current study was carried among 30 adult patients diagnosed with intertrochanteric fracture Patients were examined and investigated with X-ray pelvis with both hips AP and Lateral view (whenever possible) and also effected side hip with femur, full length AP and Lateral. Performa specially made for the study was used. Data collected at the end of the study was statistically compared and analyzed with the similar studies done before. Results: The average age of the patients were 65 years. Out of 30 patients, 56% male and 43% female. The most common mode of injury in our study are fall or slip in the older age group, while the high velocity trauma are more common in younger age group A total of 17 patients sustained injury in the right side while 13 patients sustained injury on the left side out of 30 patients of our study group. As per A.O classification 66% were unstable trochanteric fracture and 33% were stable trochanteric fractures. Conclusion: Females in the study group were usually of menopausal age. Hence, the present study concludes that age and gender are non-modifiable risk factors whereas the modifiable risk factors for hip fracture include falls and decreased bone mineral density.
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Atul Pandey, GBS Kohli
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.4.066
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