ArticleSICOT-J2017
Augmentation of proximal femoral nail in unstable trochanteric fractures.
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- Proximal femoral nail anti-rotation with and without cable cerclage for intertrochanteric femoral fractures with vulnerable lateral wall: a retrospective cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
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- Intertrochanteric Fractures: Ten Commandments for Getting Good Results with Proximal Femoral Nailing.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Anterior Plate Supplemented Proximal Femoral Nail for Comminuted 4-part Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture with the Coronal Splitting of Greater Trochanter: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
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- Outcome of buttress plate-nail construct used for reconstruction of broken lateral wall in intertrochanteric fractures.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2023Article
- Double lag-screw compression for optimal fixation of intertrochanteric fractures with large fragment gap: A technical note.SICOT-J · 2023Article
- Reconstruction intramedullary nailing for a failed subtrochanteric Seinsheimer type IIB fracture: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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- Cement augmentation for trochanteric fracture in elderly: A systematic review.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2021Review
- Biomechanical comparison of medial sustainable nail and proximal femoral nail antirotation in the treatment of an unstable intertrochanteric fracture.Bone & joint research · 2020Article
- Morphology Specific Lateral Wall Reconstruction Techniques Using Cerclage Wires in Unstable Trochanteric Fractures.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2020Article
- Management of unstable pertrochanteric fractures, evaluation of forgotten treatment options.SICOT-J · 2020Article
- [Research progress of lateral wall injury of intertrochanteric fracture].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2018Review
- Should We Reconstruct Coronal Plane Fractures in Multifragmentary Pertrochanteric Fractures? A Randomized Controlled Trial.JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
introductionBiomechanically proximal femoral nail (PFN) is a better choice of implant, still it is associated with screw breakage, cut out of screw through femoral head, Z effect, reverse Z effect, and lateral migration of screws. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of augmented PFN in terms of prevention of postoperative complications and failure rates in unstable trochanteric fractures. MATERIAL AND
methodsWe carried out a prospective study of 82 cases with unstable trochanteric femoral fractures from April 2010 to December 2015. Forty-two females and 40 males in the age group between 58 and 81 years were included in this study. There were 45 cases of AO 31 A2 (2.2, 2.3) and 37 cases of AO 31 A3 (3.1, 3.2, 3.3). Fractures were fixed by PFN with augmentation by an additional screw from trochanter to inferior quadrant of femoral head or cerclage wire to strengthen the lateral trochanteric wall.
resultsThe bone healing is observed in all the cases in the mean period of 14.2 weeks. Nine patients developed complications, including lateral migration of neck screws (n = 5), Z effect (n = 1), infection (n = 2), and breakage of distal interlocking bolt in one case. Removal of screws was required in five cases. Patients were followed up for a mean of 8.4 months. At the end of follow-up the Salvati and Wilson hip function was 32 (out of 40) in 88% of patients.
conclusionThe stabilization of lateral trochanteric wall with additional screw or cerclage wire increases the stability of construct.
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