GJRA GJRA - Global Journal For Research Analysis 2250 - 1991 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research gjra-5-8-5192 Original Research Paper Cheaper alternative procedure for sub trochanteric fractures – results of 15 cases treated with DCS plate and screws in a tertiary rural set up Gandhi Dr. Dr.C.Dhanesh Prasad Dr. August 2016 5 8 01 02 ABSTRACT

<p> Background: Ideal implant for sub trochanteric fracture is PFN. Alternative implant is DCS plate and screws. DCS plate and screw is cheaper alternative for PFN. Material and methods: This is a prospective study of 15 cases of sub trochanteric fractures treated at Govt.Vellore Medical College, Tamil Nadu from Jan 2013 to June 2016. Evaluation done with Harris hip score. Results: 5 cases had excellent results, 4 had good result, 4 had fair results, and 3 had poor results. Conclusion: DCS plate and screw is a cheaper alternative for PFN. The instrumentation is simple and fool proof</p>