PMID: 20635599Jul 20, 2010Paper

Treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fractures with a proximal femoral nail (PFN): a short follow up

Nepal Medical College Journal : NMCJ
M P AnjumI Mehboob

Abstract

Proximal femoral nails have been introduced relatively recently but have begun to compete the traditional DHS. The mechanical strength of the nail and less invasive procedure have made the procedure preferable. This is a short retrospective review of 26 cases operated in the last 2years. A retrospective review of 26 cases operated in the last two years which have completed at least a year of follow up with us. All have been treated using a PFN for unstable intertrochanteric fractures of femur. A radiological assessment was mase with serial X-rays. The operating time was found to be short, less blood loss was seen during surgery and few early complications were noted. All cases were relatively free from long-term complications. PFN is a suitable implant for unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures needing open reduction internal fixation. It has low per operative and post operative morbidity.

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