In view of only one loss of reduction with varus collapse clearly caused by a technical error, we concluded that the PFN is a suitable implant for unstable fractures, but the high re-operation rate precludes its routine use for every pertrochanteric fracture.

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The combination of epidural morphine and epidural neostigmine resulted in postoperative analgesia (11 h) devoid of side effects, being an alternative analgesic technique in the population studied.