Evaluation of peritrochanteric fractures of femur with proximal femoral nail: A prospective study

Abstract

Peritrochanteric fractures of femur are most commonly encountered fractures in orthopaedic practice which can be treated by various modalities of management each having its own advantages and disadvantages. With advent of PFN we are able to overcome most of the complications associated with other modalities. The aim of the study is to analyze clinical, functional & radiological outcomes of peritrochanteric fractures of femur managed with proximal femoral nail and were followed up until complete fracture union. The patients were assessed periodically with HARRIS HIP SCORE. 12 patients had excellent results, 28 patients had good results, 5 patients had fair results and 5 patients had poor. Based on our study we found PFN is an ideal modality of management of peritrochanteric fractures of femur.