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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2026

Concordance of surgical treatment with AO/OTA subclassification in intertrochanteric femoral fractures.

Yüksel Topkaya, Vadym Zhamilov, Özgür Uslu, Yunus Emre Özdemir, Ali Arslan, Doğuş Turgut Kocadağ, Büşra Emir

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Yüksel TopkayaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tekirdag State Hospital, 59000, Tekirdag, Turkey. topkayay088@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5900-5098
Vadym ZhamilovDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, 35020, Izmir, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8486-5858
Özgür UsluDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Izmir City Hospital, 35540, Izmir, Turkey.
Yunus Emre ÖzdemirDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tekirdag Dr. Ismail Fehmi Cumalioglu City Hospital, 59000, Tekirdag, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3310-2201
Ali ArslanDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, 35020, Izmir, Turkey.
Doğuş Turgut KocadağDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, 35020, Izmir, Turkey.
Büşra EmirDepartment of Biostatistics, Izmir Kâtip Celebi University, 35620, Izmir, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4694-1319

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backgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the association between AO/OTA subclassification and treatment selection in intertrochanteric femur fractures and to determine how closely real-world clinical decisions align with classification-based recommendations.

methodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 474 patients treated for intertrochanteric femur fractures between 2015 and 2020. Fractures were subclassified according to AO/OTA 31-A classification using standard radiographs. Chi-square tests with Cramer's V were used to assess the relationship between fracture groups and treatment modalities. Multinomial logistic regression evaluated predictors of treatment choice, while guideline adherence was analyzed using binary logistic regression. A p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

resultsPFN was the most frequently applied treatment (74.1%), followed by conservative management (13.5%) and DHS (5.7%). Treatment distribution differed significantly among AO/OTA groups (χ

conclusionsAlthough AO/OTA subclassification significantly influences treatment choice, fracture morphology alone is insufficient for determining management. PFN remains preferred across fracture types, while non-operative care is suitable for high-risk patients. Future models should integrate frailty, bone quality, and functional status.

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Hip FracturesProximal Femoral FracturesAgedAged, 80 and overClinical Decision-MakingConservative TreatmentFemaleGuideline AdherenceHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesAO/OTA classificationIntertrochanteric fracturePFNTreatment selection

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