ArticleAdvances in orthopedics2020
The Results of Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Treated with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation-2 with respect to Different Greater Trochanteric Entry Points.
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- [Application of precise-guided temporary fixation assistive devices in proximal femoral nail antirotation fixation for femoral intertrochanteric fractures].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025Trial
- Unravelling variations: an examination of entry point selection in proximal femoral cephalomedullary nailing.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2024Trial
- A Hand-Palm Technique for Localization of the Greater Trochanter Tip During Proximal Femoral Nailing: A Prospective Pilot Validation Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- A novel biomechanical model for reproducing and analysing the causal mechanisms of PFNA "cut-in" phenomenon.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2026Article
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- The "foothill" entry for cephalomedullary nailing in unstable proximal femoral fractures: a technical note with a review of the literature.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Review
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- Treatment of Coronal Plane Femoral Intertrochanteric Fractures with a Microexternal Fixator Combined with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation.Journal of healthcare engineering · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundProximal femoral nail antirotation-2 (PFNA-2) has been widely used to treat intertrochanteric fractures with varied outcomes in the previous studies. The entry point of the nail plays an important role in achieving acceptable reduction, stable fixation, and avoiding implant related complications. This study was proposed to determine the optimal greater trochanteric entry point for PFNA-2 in unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures.
methodsWe conducted an observational study on 40 patients with unstable intertrochanteric fracture treated with PFNA-2 implant in a tertiary care hospital. The patients were grouped into two based on the entry point: group L for lateral and group M for medial entry. Randomization was carried out by assigning the patients to the group by alternate allocation. The quality of reduction, tip apex distance, Cleveland index, and all the complications were noted. The final follow-up was conducted at six months. The functional outcome was evaluated using modified Harris hip score. The data analysis was performed using Student's
resultsForty patients with 20 patients treated with medial entry point were included in group M and 20 patients in group L with lateral entry point. The group L had an average tip apex distance of 20.53 and group M had 20.02 (
conclusionOverall, to achieve good quality of fixation and reducing damage to gluteus medius entry point for PFNA-2 should be 5 mm medial to the greater trochanter tip.
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