ReviewJournal of experimental orthopaedics2025
The role of lateral wall reconstruction in improving surgical outcomes for intertrochanteric femur fractures.
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- Evaluation of Orthopedic Outcomes of Proximal Femoral Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fractures and Predictive Value of Pre-operative Glycemic Status, Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio: A Prospective Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Advances in internal fixation methods for intertrochanteric femoral fractures: A narrative review.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Review
- Systematic evaluation of the biomechanical characteristics of PFNA, PFBN, and InterTan fixation for intertrochanteric fractures under gradient variations of proximal femoral lateral wall thickness and delineation of optimal fixation domains.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- The role of lateral wall reconstruction in improving surgical outcomes for intertrochanteric femur fractures.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Review
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Abstract
Purpose: Intertrochanteric fractures are the most common type of proximal femur fractures, with lateral wall fractures occurring in approximately 33% of cases. This meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of intramedullary fixation methods, specifically the proximal femoral nail (PFN) and the proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA), to other treatment options. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase, following PRISMA guidelines. We included clinical trials on intertrochanteric femur fractures with lateral wall involvement. Random effects models were used to analyze mean differences across treatment methods, with statistical evaluations including Results: Of the initial 1009 results, 10 studies involving 516 patients were included. The surgical methods assessed included PFN/PFNA, PFN with trochanteric buttress plates, screw-augmented PFN, PFNA with a sliding compression plate and InterTan. Blood loss was significantly greater in the experimental models (MD: 31.83, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.28-63.38, Conclusion: Combining PFN with lateral wall reconstruction techniques may increase blood loss, decrease union times, and improve functional outcomes, suggesting advantages over PFN or PFNA alone. Trial Registration: The PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024602939. Level of Evidence: Level II, systematic review of Level II studies.
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