scholarly journals Impact of Wedge Effect on Outcomes of Intertrochanteric Fractures Treated with Intramedullary Proximal Femoral Nail

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 5112
Author(s):  
Shen-Ho Yen ◽  
Cheng-Chang Lu ◽  
Cheng-Jung Ho ◽  
Hsuan-Ti Huang ◽  
Hung-Pin Tu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Shaft ◽  
Lateral Wall ◽  
Fracture Pattern ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
One Year ◽  
Wedge Effect

The purpose of this study is to investigate the risk factors for wedge effect and its relevance between blade cut-out in patients with intertrochanteric fractures (ITF) treated with proximal femoral nail antirotation II (PFNA-II). A total of 113 patients with ITF treated with PFNA-II between 2012 and 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Radiographic variables including preoperative fracture pattern, fracture classification, lateral wall fracture, and postoperative neck–shaft angle (NSA), femoral offset (FO), blade cut-out, and Parker’s ratio were measured for analysis. An average of 4.16° of varus malalignment in NSA and 5.5 mm of femoral shaft lateralization in FO was found post-operatively. The presence of lateral wall fracture was significantly related to post-operative varus change of NSA (p < 0.05). After at least one year of follow up, the blade cut-out rate was 2.65% (3/113), and Parker’s ratio was significantly higher in patients with blade cut-out (p = 0.0118). This study concluded that patients with ITF-present preoperative lateral wall fracture and postoperative higher Parker’s ratio in AP radiography showed higher incidence of wedge effect that might increase risk of blade cut out.

scholarly journals Functional outcome of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients with proximal femoral nail: retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 619
Author(s):  
Angatha Kumar Murugesan ◽  
Rajesh Govindasamy ◽  
Patel Yahya Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Fracture Pattern ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Varus Displacement ◽  
One Year

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Intertrochanteric fractures are disabling injuries in elderly population and they are the most frequently operated fracture type which has the highest postoperative fatality rate of all surgically treated fractures. The objective of the study was to evaluate the functional outcomes of intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail (PFN) in elderly patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A retrospective study of 24 patients, all above 60 years treated with PFN between March 2016 to April 2018. Data collected include age, sex, mechanism of injury, type of fracture pattern according to Boyd and Griffin’s classification. Patients were followed up at intervals of 6, 12, 18 and 24 weeks and final results were evaluated using Kyle’s criteria at the end of 24<sup>th</sup> week. All patients had a minimum follow up of one year.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The study included 24 patients, 10 males, 14 females with mean age of 75.77 years (range: 60-82 years). The fracture union rate was 96% and average union time was 14.2 weeks. Our results were excellent (80%), good (8%), fair (8%) and poor (4%). Our complications include thigh pain (20%) shortening (20%), varus displacement (8%), knee and hip stiffness (8%), z effect (4%) and non-union (4%).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> PFN is a reliable fixation in intertrochanteric fractures only after good intraoperative reduction leading to high rate of bone union and with reduced rate of implant failure or complications.</p>

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).

scholarly journals Comparison of clinical outcomes with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation versus InterTAN nail for intertrochanteric femoral fractures: A meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Liu ◽  
Guangrong Ji ◽  
Jie Liu
Keyword(s):  
Observational Studies ◽  
Femoral Shaft Fracture ◽  
Femoral Shaft ◽  
Shaft Fracture ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Tip Apex Distance ◽  
Intertan Nail

Abstract Objective: To access the efficacy and safety of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) and InterTAN nail for intertrochanteric femoral fractures.Methods: According to the Cochrane systemic analysis method, randomized control trials (RCTs) and retrospective comparative observational studies which were related to the comparison of PFNA and InterTAN nail in the treatment of the elderly with intertrochanteric fractures were retrieved. Data were independently extracted from the included studies by two reviewers and analyzed using RevMan 5.3 , and the quality of the studies was assessed.Results: Two RCTs and seven observational studies were recruited, which consisted of 681 patients with PFNA and 651 patients with InterTAN nail. The meta-analyses showed no significant differences between the two approaches on Harris Hip Score, operation time, blood loss, time to union, mean hospital stay, union problems, intraoperative complications, hematoma, infection, other complication in both RCTs and observational studies. In terms of other outcomes, for the RCTs, results showed that there were shorter tip–apex distance, reduced pain at thigh or hip in InterTAN nail than in PFNA; however, InterTAN nail was not superior to PFNA in cutout, reoperation, and femoral shaft fracture; for observational studies, the risk of the screw migration (RR=5.13, 95%CI: [1.33,19.75], P=0.02), cutout (RR=3.26, 95%CI: [1.64,6.47], P=0.0008), the varus collapse of the femoral head (RR=7.19, 95%CI: [2.18,23.76], P=0.001), femoral shaft fracture (RR=5.73, 95%CI: [2.24,14.65], P=0.0003) treated by InterTAN nail were significantly decreased, compared with those by PFNA; however, no significant differences was observed in the aspects of tip–apex distance and pain at thigh or hip between these two groups.Conclusion: Analysis of a large number of relevant clinical indicators available shows that InterTAN nail has better clinical manifestation than PFNA in treating unstable femoral intertrochanteric fractures.

scholarly journals Functional and radiological outcomes of intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1001
Author(s):  
Mayur Chopra ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Srivastava ◽  
Sumit Kumar ◽  
Deepak Kumar Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Radiological Outcome ◽  
Neck Length ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
Tip Apex Distance

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Hip fracture is one of the most invalidating diseases affecting geriatric populations and in fall related fractures, they lead to most severe morbidity and mortality. Their surgical treatment allows stable fracture fixation which allows the early weight bearing. Many devices have been developed, yet mechanical failures still occur. The aim of this study was to assess the functional and radiological outcomes of intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> 46 patients with intertrochanteric fractures fixed with proximal femoral nail were assessed. Functional outcome was measured by Harris hip score (HHS) and lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) and radiological outcome was measured by tip apex distance (TAD), any changes in neck shaft angle, neck length and the offset as compared to uninjured hip.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> The tip apex distance on the postoperative X-ray was found to be 22.02±2.499 mm, change in the neck length as compared to the uninjured hip was found to be 1.507±1.1808 and change in the offset and neck shaft angle was 1.470±1.0126 and -1.602±1.5992 respectively. The LEFS was found to be 70.63±6.584 whereas the HHS was found to be 90.35±7.593</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> With the increase in TAD the functional and radiological outcome worsens. It was also seen that the cutoff of 25 mm stands true in predicting the outcome of the patients with PFN in intertrochanteric fractures. Hence, the TAD should be routinely measured and if found more than 25 mm then proper precautions like delayed weight bearing may be advised.</p>

EVALUATE INTRAOPERATIVE VARIABLES AND POSTOPERATIVE OUTCOMES OF INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES WITH VULNERABLE/ BROKEN LATERAL WALL MANAGED WITH SHORT AND LONG CEPHALOMEDULLARY NAIL

2021 ◽  
pp. 36-37
Author(s):  
Rahul Kumar ◽  
Wasim Ahmed ◽  
Indrajeet Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Postoperative Outcomes ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
One Year ◽  
Lateral Walls

Purpose: To evaluate intraoperative variables and postoperative outcomes of intertrochanteric fractures with vulnerable/broken lateral walls managed with short and long cephalomedullary nails. Materials & Methodology: Twenty prospective cases of patients treated with LCMN and twenty retrospective cases treated with SCMN were included in the study. Intraoperative variables compared were duration of surgery, blood loss during surgery, and surgeon's perception of surgery. Functional outcome was evaluated by Parker Palmer mobility score (PPMS), Harris hip score (HHS), and Short Form-12 at one year. Radiological assessment were done at six months/one year to look for progress of fracture union, change in neck-shaft angle, and any signs of implant failure. Results: Duration of surgery (p<0.001), blood loss during surgery (p=0.002), and surgeon's perception of surgery (p=0.002) were signicantly more in the LCMN group. The LCMN group had a better functional outcome. HHS for the LCMN group was 89.15±9.53, and for the SCMN group it was 81.53±13.21 (p=0.021). PPMS for LCMN group was 8.85± 0.67 and for the SCMN group was 7.53±1.807 (p=0.005). There were four implant failures in the LCMN group compared to none in the SCMN group (p=0.036). Conclusion: Both SCMN and LCMN are effective treatment modalities for unstable intertrochanteric fractures with vulnerable/broken lateral walls. In the absence of more extensive study and long-term follow-up, the superiority of one implant over the other cannot be recommended.

Proximal Femoral Nail for the Treatment of Reverse Obliquity Intertrochanteric Fractures Compared With Gamma Nail

2007 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 1054-1060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Woo-Kie Min ◽  
Shin-Yoon Kim ◽  
Tae-Kong Kim ◽  
Kyu-Bong Lee ◽  
Myung-Rae Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Nail ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Femoral Nail

scholarly journals A study to assess proximal femoral nailing versus dynamic hip screw device in surgical management of intertrochanteric fractures: a comparative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
E. S. Radhe Shyam ◽  
K. Ashwin
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fracture ◽  
Trochanteric Fracture ◽  
Dynamic Hip Screw ◽  
Proximal Femoral Nail ◽  
Technical Failure ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
Fracture Management ◽  
Hip Screw

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The incidence of inter trochanteric fracture is expected to have doubled by 2040. Inter trochanteric fractures account for about 45% to 50% of all hip fractures in the elderly populationand out of these, near about 50% to 60% are classified as unstable intertrochanteric fractures. The goal of treatment is restoring mobility safely and efficiently, while minimizing the risk of medical complications and technical failure. This study as performed<strong> </strong>to assess functional outcome with dynamic hip screw and proximal femoral nail in intertrochanteric fracture management.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> It was prospective observational study done for a period of 1year from January 2016-January 2017 among patients who attended OPD or emergency department with intertrochanteric fracture. Two different implants were used dynamic hip screw (DHS) and proximal femoral nail (PFN).<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Excellent results in functional outcome was more in case of PFN (66.6%) compared to DHS (50%). The type of trauma in DHS group was road traffic accident in 38.8%, domestic fall in 50% and others such as assault was in 11.1% while in PFN group intertrochanteric fracture was seen in 61.1% due to domestic fall.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The functional outcome was more better with proximal femoral nail (PFN) compared to dynamic hip screw (DHS). Therefore, proximal femoral nail (PFN) should be preferred for management of intertrochanteric fractures.</p>

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