scholarly journals INTERTAN nail versus proximal femoral nail antirotation-Asia for intertrochanteric femur fractures in elderly patients with primary osteoporosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 1297-1309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Zhang ◽  
Xianshang Zeng ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Dan Zeng ◽  
Ping Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Primary Osteoporosis ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation ◽  
Intertan Nail

Objectives To compare the long-term functional and radiographic outcomes of the proximal femoral nail antirotation-Asia (PFNA-II) and INTERTAN nail (IT) in the management of intertrochanteric femoral fractures (IFFs) (AO/OTA Type 31A1.1-A2.3) in elderly patients with primary osteoporosis. Methods A retrospective comparative study was performed in our institution. From January 2009 to March 2012, 243 patients with osteoporosis (243 hips) with IFFs (AO/OTA Type 3.1A1.1-A2.3) underwent repair with either a PFNA-II or IT. Follow-up assessments were performed 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively and every year thereafter. All implant position changes were noted. Patient-related functional outcomes were evaluated based on the Harris hip score. Results In total, 174 patients with osteoporosis (IT, n = 86; PFNA-II, n = 88) were evaluated during a mean follow-up period of 40 months (range, 38–60 months). An increased risk of femoral shaft fracture after implant removal was observed at month 9 of follow-up in 0.0% and 4.4% of the IT and PFNA-II groups, respectively. This difference remained over time with rates of 1.1% and 6.8%, respectively, at the last follow-up. Conclusion The IT nail appears to be a reliable implant in the management of IFFs (AO/OTA Type 3.1A1.1-A2.3) in elderly patients with primary osteoporosis.

scholarly journals Functional and radiological outcome of osteosynthesis using proximal femoral nail antirotation II system in intertrochanteric femoral fractures

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Wajahat Ahmad Mir ◽  
Mohmad Nawaz Rather ◽  
Rasiq Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Intertrochanteric fractures are relatively common injuries in adults and a common source of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. Incidence of fractures is increasing because the general life expectancy of the population has increased significantly during the past few decades. Stable fixation and early mobilization is needed in these fractures to reduce the morbidity and mortality. Extra-medullary implants are biomechanically inferior in these cases. The proximal femoral nail antirotation-II (PFNA-II) is an intra-medullary nail system designed for such fractures. The purpose of this study was to assess the results and complications of PFNA-II in intertrochanteric femur fractures.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> After seeking approval from institutional Ethical committee, this study was conducted on 30 patients attending our emergency department with intertrochanteric femur fractures at SKIMS Medical College Hospital Bemina, Srinagar from February 2018 to June 2019. The patients were treated with proximal femoral nail antirotation-II. Follow up was done at 2, 6, 12 and 24 weeks.  The functional outcome was assessed at 6 months follow up using the Harris Hip Score.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Based on the Harris hip score, 18 (60%) patients had excellent results, 10 (33%) had good results and 2 (7%) had Fair results. None of the patients had poor result. Average time to union was 12.27 weeks.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study found the PFNA-II to be a versatile, easy to use and dependable implant for stable as well as unstable intertrochanteric fractures. PFNA II is distinct advance over the previous methods of treatment, though it has an initial learning curve.</p>

scholarly journals Proximal femoral nail antirotation versus dynamic hip screw fixation for treatment of osteoporotic type 31-A1 intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 1109-1123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianshang Zeng ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Dan Zeng ◽  
Lili Zhang ◽  
Ping Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Dynamic Hip Screw ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Hip Screw ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation

Objective To evaluate long-term radiographic and functional outcomes between dynamic hip screw (DHS) and proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) fixation for treatment of osteoporotic type 31-A1 intertrochanteric femoral fractures (IFFs) among elderly patients Methods A retrospective comparative study was carried out. Follow-up was performed at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively and yearly thereafter. The primary outcome was the radiographic outcome, and the secondary outcome was the functional outcome. Results A significant difference in radiographic complications was observed between the DHS group (n = 45, 40.2%) and PFNA group (n = 15, 13.6%). The risk of femoral shaft fracture after implant removal at the 1-year follow-up was increased by 0.9% (n = 1) and 6.3% (n = 7) in the PFNA and DHS groups, respectively. This difference persisted with rates of 3.6% (n = 4) and 12.5% (n = 14) at the final follow-up. Additionally, significant differences were present in the Harris hip score at each visit. Conclusion Our results indicate that PFNA yields better outcomes than DHS fixation among elderly patients with osteoporotic type 31-A1 IFFs.

scholarly journals The Results of Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Treated with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation-2 with respect to Different Greater Trochanteric Entry Points

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Sharan Mallya ◽  
Surendra U. Kamath ◽  
Rajendra Annappa ◽  
Nithin Elliot Nazareth ◽  
Krithika Kamath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Entry Point ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Tip Apex Distance ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation ◽  
Modified Harris Hip Score

Background. Proximal femoral nail antirotation-2 (PFNA-2) has been widely used to treat intertrochanteric fractures with varied outcomes in the previous studies. The entry point of the nail plays an important role in achieving acceptable reduction, stable fixation, and avoiding implant related complications. This study was proposed to determine the optimal greater trochanteric entry point for PFNA-2 in unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures. Methods. We conducted an observational study on 40 patients with unstable intertrochanteric fracture treated with PFNA-2 implant in a tertiary care hospital. The patients were grouped into two based on the entry point: group L for lateral and group M for medial entry. Randomization was carried out by assigning the patients to the group by alternate allocation. The quality of reduction, tip apex distance, Cleveland index, and all the complications were noted. The final follow-up was conducted at six months. The functional outcome was evaluated using modified Harris hip score. The data analysis was performed using Student’s t-test, chi square test, and Mann–Whitney test. A P value below 0.05 was considered significant. Results. Forty patients with 20 patients treated with medial entry point were included in group M and 20 patients in group L with lateral entry point. The group L had an average tip apex distance of 20.53 and group M had 20.02 (P=0.8). The complication of screw back out was seen in 3 out of 4 patients with poor reduction in group L. As per the Cleveland index, 6 patients in each group had suboptimal position and 4 out of 6 patients in group L with suboptimal position had screw back out. The lateral cortex impingement was seen in 14 patients of group L and 6 patients in group M with significant comparison (P=0.01). Three patients in group L had varus collapse with screw back out. Also, none in group M (0.05). The average modified Harris hip score in group L at six months follow-up was 71.94 and 76.8 in group M (P=0.84). Conclusion. Overall, to achieve good quality of fixation and reducing damage to gluteus medius entry point for PFNA-2 should be 5 mm medial to the greater trochanter tip.

scholarly journals Evaluation of clinical results and complications of internal fixation of intertrochanteric femur fracture with proximal femoral nail antirotation

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish Raj ◽  
S. P. S. Gill ◽  
Akashdeep Singh ◽  
Ajay Kumar Rajput ◽  
Santosh Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Varus Deformity ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Significant Treatment ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the theoretical advantages of the proximal femoral nail antirotation in cases of intertrochanteric fractures and also whether it actually alters the eventual functional outcome of the patient.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The present study includes a total 30 patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures managed with proximal femoral nail antirotation between December 2014 to November 2016. In all patients similar standard physical rehabilitation therapy were followed. All complications including intra and postoperative were assessed and recorded. The patients were followed up for over 24 months. Functional outcome was assessed using the Harris hip score.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> All of 30 cases of intertrochanteric fracture got united with good anatomical position and average time of fracture union was 14 weeks. Postoperative complications included 2 degree varus deformity (n=1, 3%), calcification at tip of greater trochanter (n=4, 13%), sensitivity over TFL (n=2, 7%), medial thigh pain (n=3, 10%). 10 patients developed femoral shortness (mean=0.22 cm, range from 0-1 cm). Average harris hip score at the end of study showed mean value of 87, ranged from 65 to 94 with almost 22 (73%) patients showing excellent or good outcome.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) represents a significant treatment option in management of intertrochanteric fractures with low complication rate.</p>

scholarly journals Cemented versus uncemented total hip arthroplasty for failed proximal femoral nail anti-rotation fixation in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures: 5-year results of a retrospective observational study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenli Chen ◽  
Mao Shuai ◽  
Jinluan Lin ◽  
Baomin Chen ◽  
Mingdong Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty

Abstract Background: Cemented or uncemented total hip arthroplasty (CTHA or UTHA) is being increasingly performed in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures (IFFs) who failed to be treated with proximal femoral nail anti-rotations (PFNA) fixation. The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes of CTHA or UTHA following prior failed PFNA fixation in patients with IFFs.Methods: Data from 244 patients with IFFs who underwent a conversion of PFNA to CTHA (PCA, n =120) or to UTHA (PUA, n = 124) due to pain and hip disfunction during 2008-2018 were retrospectively analysed. Follow-up occurred 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively and yearly thereafter. The mean follow-up was 64 months (range, 57 – 71 months). The Harris hip score (HHS) was the primary outcome; the incidence of major orthopaedic complications was the secondary outcome.Results: At the final follow-up, HHS was 79.54±18.85 vs 75.26±18.27 (PCA vs PUA, p = 0.014). There were significant differences between groups regarding the incidence of prosthesis revision, prosthesis loosening, and periprosthetic fracture (5.8% for PCA vs 14.5% for PUA, p = 0.025; 10.0% for PCA vs 20.1% for PUA, p = 0.027; 3.3% for PCA vs 10.5% for PUA, p = 0.028, respectively). Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrated a significant advantage with respect to HHS and major orthopaedic complication rate in favor of CTHA, as compared to UTHA in patients with a failed PFNA treatment.

scholarly journals Functional and Radiological Outcome of Unstable Intertrochanteric Fracture in Old Age Treated with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation-2

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
OP Jamshad ◽  
Jacob Mathew ◽  
Raju Karuppal
Keyword(s):  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Biological Reduction ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Unstable Intertrochanteric Fracture ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation

Introduction: Intertrochanteric fractures are prevalent in the elderly, which leave patients with functional restrictions. Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation-2 (PFNA) was developed to achieve better fixation strength, particularly in the presence of osteoporotic unstable intertrochanteric fractures. Aim: To evaluate the role and result of PFNA-2 in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in geriatric patients. Materials and Methods: A prospective analytical study was conducted in 35 patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures. They were followed-up clinically and radiologically for one year. The quality of fixation was assessed, by neck-shaft angle and Tip Apex Distance (TAD). A functional assessment was done with the Harris Hip Score (HHS). Results: The mean follow-up period was 13 months (range, 12-14). The mean age of patients was 65.6 years and the majority were female patients (62.85%). Functional results according to modified HHS were found to be excellent in 6 (17.1%) patients, good in 14 (40%) patients, fair in 12 (34.3%) patients and poor in 3 (8.6%) patients. The average HHS in this study was 81.6. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0. Conclusion: PFNA-2 helps in achieving biological reduction and good stability which enables early mobilisation and prevention of excessive collapse. A good functional outcome could be achieved when the radiological parameters are restored, i.e., TAD <25 mm and neck-shaft angle difference <5° (compared to the opposite side).

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