ArticleSICOT-J2024
Proximal femoral nailing for unstable trochanteric fractures: lateral decubitus position or traction table? A case-control study of 96 patients.
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- Lateral decubitus positioning was associated with improved efficiency and functional outcome compared with traction table positioning for cephalomedullary nailing of subtrochanteric femur fractures: a retrospective comparative study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Factors influencing mechanical failure following intramedullary nailing of proximal femur fractures: a retrospective cohort study.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2026Article
- Clinical efficacy of the lateral decubitus position in the treatment of irreducible trochanteric fractures with bisection of the lesser trochanter.Frontiers in medical technology · 2026Article
- Intertrochanteric Nailing Without a Traction Table: A Practical Positioning Technique on a Standard Operating Table.Cureus · 2025Article
- Comparative efficacy of cementless bipolar hemiarthroplasty and proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in unstable intertrochanteric fractures: A meta-analysis.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Article
- Does Position Affect Reduction? Comparison of the Effects of Three Different Positions on Reduction in Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Nailing.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- [Treatment of irreducible intertrochanteric femoral fracture in elderly with proximal femoral nail antirotation combined with minimally invasive clamp reduction technique by Kocher pincers].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to compare the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures with short proximal femoral nailing in elderly patients in the lateral decubitus position versus the supine position on traction tables.
methodsFrom June 2020 to January 2022, a prospective case-control study was performed on 96 patients who presented with unstable trochanteric fractures treated by internal fixation via short proximal femoral nail (PFN). Patients were divided into two groups: Group A, which included patients who underwent surgery in the lateral position; and Group B, which included those in the supine position. Both groups were subjected to follow-up for 12 months.
resultsThe mean setup time, surgery time, and blood loss were significantly greater in Group B than in Group A, while the hospital stay and fluoroscopy duration were similar in both groups. Regarding reduction quality and fixation (TAD (tip-apex distance), CDA (collodiaphyseal angle), and Reduction CRQC (change reduction quality criterion)), there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups; moreover, there were no intraoperative or postoperative complications in either group or the Harris hip score (67.65 ± 17.06 in Group A vs. 67.15 ± 17.05 in Group B).
conclusionThe lateral decubitus and supine positions on a traction table are suitable for proximal femoral nailing with comparable outcomes, and surgeons can use either position according to their preferences and resources.
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