FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF SUB- TROCHANTRIC FRACTURE TREATED BY LONG PFN

Authors

  • Dr. Rajendra Pipal Senior Resident, Department of Orthopaedic, RVRS Medical, College, Bhilwara.
  • Dr. Seema Yadav Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, RVRS Medical, College, Bhilwara.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v3i6.323

Keywords:

Proximal femoral nail, Subtrochanteric fractures, Proximal femur fracture

Abstract

Background: Hip fractures are a growing concern for the orthopedic surgeons all over the world because the incidence of hip fractures is increasing dramatically and these fractures impose a significant challenge in their efficient management.

Methods: It was a prospective study on 50 cases of proximal femoral fractures. The fractures were classified according to Seinsheimer classification. Salvati and Wilson Score were used for functional assessment.

Results: According to Salvati and Wilson scoring system excellent results were seen in 80% of cases (40 patients), good results in 16% cases (8 patients), fair result in 4% cases (2 patients) and poor results in (0% patients).

Conclusions: PFN is safe, effective and patient friendly device useful for the treatment of all subtrochanteric fractures irrespective of their comminution.

Keywords: Proximal femoral nail, Subtrochanteric fractures, Proximal femur fracture

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Published

2019-06-20

How to Cite

Pipal, D. R., & Yadav, D. S. (2019). FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF SUB- TROCHANTRIC FRACTURE TREATED BY LONG PFN. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 3(6), 166–168. https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v3i6.323

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 6 (2019)

Section

Research Articles