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Role of gamma nail in management of pertrochanteric fractures of femur
| Content Provider | Scilit |
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| Author | Babhulkar, Sushrut Babhulkar, Sudhir Sharma, Vipin |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Abstract | Background: Pertrochanteric fractures which involve trochanteric fractures with varying fracture geometry pose a significant challenge to the treating orthopedic surgeon. The aim of this study is to evaluate the management of pertrochanteric fractures of the femur using gamma nail [Asia pacific (AP)]. Materials and Methods: Sixty patients of pertrochanteric fractures were treated by closed reduction internal fixation by gamma nail from 1 January 1993 to 31 December 2000. Four patients were lost to follow-up. The remaining 56 patients were followed for a mean period of 3.2 years (range 2-4 years).The results were evaluated by assessing the patients regarding their clinical and functional outcome at follow-up as per Kyle's criteria. Results: Peroperative jamming of nail ( n = 1), failed distal locking ( n = 1), superior cut out of lag screw ( n = 1) and postoperative varus malreduction ( n = 1) were the complications observed. End results were excellent in 46.34%, good in 36.58%, fair in 14.64%, poor in 2.43%. Conclusion: Gamma nail in expert hands is a suitable implant for management of pertrochanteric fractures of the femur. |
| Related Links | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2759625/pdf |
| Ending Page | 216 |
| Page Count | 5 |
| Starting Page | 212 |
| File Format | XHTML |
| ISSN | 00195413 |
| e-ISSN | 19983727 |
| DOI | 10.4103/0019-5413.40260 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Orthopaedics |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Volume Number | 42 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medknow |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Orthopedics Gamma Nail Pertrochanteric Fractures Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Volume 42, Issue 2 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Orthopedics and Sports Medicine |
