PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAIL – A MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHOD FOR STABILIZATION OF SUBTROCHANTERIC FEMORAL FRACTURES

Dr. Dhaval J Patel; Dr. Bipin B Chhajed; Dr. Dhaval R Modi; Dr. Nirav P Trivedi; Dr. Avinash D Tolani; Dr. Amit N Nakum

Volume : III, Issue : I, January - 2014

PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAIL – A MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHOD FOR STABILIZATION OF SUBTROCHANTERIC FEMORAL FRACTURES

Dr. Dhaval J Patel, Dr. Bipin B Chhajed, Dr. Dhaval R Modi, Dr. Nirav P Trivedi, Dr. Avinash D Tolani, Dr. Amit N Nakum

Abstract :

Rapid progress in the field of implants in the quest of ideal fixation of subtrochanteric femoral fractures have made various options available like Fixed-angled nail plate, Angled blade plate, Dynamic Hip Screw etc. The present study aims to study the role of standard PFN as a minimal invasive device in the management of these fractures. 40 cases of closed fractures of age 20 or above were evaluated from 2010 to 2012. Full weight be� in 73.4% of the cases was possible at 8weeks postoperatively. 96.7% of cases achieved pre-injury walking ability at the end of 24 weeks of follow up. The current study shows that PFN is an evolving approach to treat subtrochanteric femoral fractures in a minimally invasive way and indicates PFN to be a safe and successful method.