ArticleInternational journal of burns and trauma2022
Evaluation of functional outcome and comparison of three different surgical modalities for management of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly population.
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- Intramedullary fixation versus arthroplasty in the treatment of geriatric trochanteric fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Extramedullary versus intramedullary fixation of unstable trochanteric femoral fractures (AO type 31-A2): a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Hemiarthroplasty vs. proximal femoral nail fixation in unstable pertrochanteric fractures: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Review
- Review
- Comparing Intramedullary Nails versus Dynamic Hip Screws in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures on Post-operative Rehabilitation Outcomes - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2025Review
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Abstract
introductionThe purpose of this study was to compare the role of the various surgical modalities ie, Hemiarthroplasty (HA), Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS), Cephalo-medullary nail (CMN) in the management of intertrochanteric fractures in elder patients with comparison of the results and assessment of the complications encountered with each method.
methodsTotal 105 adult patients having intertrochanteric fractures managed during July 2013 to December 2018 at tertiary trauma care centre and followed for minimum 12 months were included in the study. Patients were divided into three groups. Primary hemiarthroplasty was done in 35 patients (group A) while DHS and PFN was done in 35 patients each in group B and group C respectively. Functional evaluation was done using Modified Harris Hip score (HHS) at different intervals while ambulatory function was measured using the Parker Mobility Score.
resultsThe mean age of patients was 72.14±2.9 years. Mean operative time and blood loss in group A was significantly higher than the other two groups. Hemiarthroplasty group could ambulate earlier than DHS/PFN group. Mean HHS at final follow up was 85.40±7 in group A while in group B and group C these values were 76.36±16.45 and 86.85±10.52 respectively. HHS was significantly higher (P, 0.01) in hemiarthroplasty group in comparison to DHS group. Post-operative complications were comparable in all the groups.
conclusionWe support the use of hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fracture in elderly patients with lesser failure rates, early mobilization and better functional outcomes. Early mobilization and less hospital stay should be the goal of every surgical procedure in the elder population.
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