ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025
Comparison of the efficacy of PFNA and InterTAN intramedullary nail in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures in the elderly.
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- Proximal femoral bionic nail (PFBN) versus InterTAN nail for intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Advances in internal fixation methods for intertrochanteric femoral fractures: A narrative review.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Review
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Abstract
Purpose: To compare clinical outcomes between Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-rotation (PFNA) and Methods: A retrospective study of 381 patients with IFF at Tianjin Third Central Hospital compared PFNA ( Results: Both groups showed comparable baseline characteristics including age, gender, affected side, injury mechanism, comorbidities, and Tronzo-Evans classification ( Conclusion: While both techniques demonstrated comparable long-term outcomes, PFNA may offer advantages in surgical efficiency and blood loss reduction, whereas InterTAN showed improved early postoperative outcomes regarding weight-bearing and initial pain management. The choice between techniques should consider patient-specific factors and surgical priorities. Further prospective studies are warranted to establish stronger clinical guidance.
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