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ArticleBioMed research international2021

The Role of Preoperative Computed Tomography on the Quality of Reduction and Outcomes in Intertrochanteric Fracture: A Controlled Trial.

Tao Ma, Lin-Jie Hao, Peng-Fei Wen, Ya-Kang Wang, Hu Wang, Bin-Fei Zhang, Yu-Min Zhang

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Tao MaDepartment of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
Lin-Jie HaoDepartment of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
Peng-Fei WenDepartment of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
Ya-Kang WangDepartment of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
Hu WangDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
Bin-Fei ZhangDepartment of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1135-6972
Yu-Min ZhangDepartment of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2806-8448

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Abstract

purposeThe study is aimed at assessing the role of preoperative computerised tomography (CT) examination in the quality of reduction and outcomes in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture.

methodsThe elderly patients with an intertrochanteric fracture who were treated with proximal femoral nail antirotation were included. The patients were divided into the CT group and the no-CT group according to the presence of preoperative CT examination. Patients' baseline characteristics, quality of reduction, and function were recorded at follow-up. Functional outcomes were evaluated using the Harris hip scores (HHS).

resultsTotally, the study included 182 patients with intertrochanteric fractures, with 85 in the CT group and 97 in the no-CT group, admitted between January 2018 and June 2019. There was no difference in the quality of reduction, HHS, the fracture healing, or postoperative complications between the CT group and the no-CT group. However, the CT group experienced the shorter mean operative time and blood transfusion, compared to the no-CT group.

conclusionsThe preoperative CT examination seems to be excessive for elderly patients with an intertrochanteric fracture.

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Fracture Fixation, IntramedullaryFracture HealingHip FracturesPreoperative CareTomography, X-Ray ComputedAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMale

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PMID33628822
PMCPMC7895550

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