CLOSED REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION WITH PFN(PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAIL) FOR INTERTROCHANTERIC AND SUBTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES OF FEMUR

Ankit sharma; Amit Malviya; Binti Simhal

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

CLOSED REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION WITH PFN(PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAIL) FOR INTERTROCHANTERIC AND SUBTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES OF FEMUR

Ankit Sharma, Amit Malviya, Binti Simhal

Abstract :

 Background:- Intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures are devastating injuries that most commonly affect the elderly, but it is not uncommon in younger age group, have a tremendous impact on both the health care system and society in general. Methods:- The present study consists of 20 adult patients of intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures, who were treated with Proximal Femoral nail in peoples college of medical sciences and research centre Bhanpur Bhopal. After the patient with subtrochanteric and intertrochanteric fracture was admitted to hospital all the necessary clinical details were recorded in proforma prepared for this study. Results:- In our study maximum age was 92 years and minimum age 26 years. Most of the patients were between 60 to 75yrs. Over all 92.8 % of our cases had excellent to good results. Conclusion:- Good to excellent results are seen in 100% cases of trochanteric fractures and 87.5% cases of subtrochanteric fractures. From this sample study, we consider that PFN is an excellent implant for the treatment of proximal third fractures of femur.