Functional Outcome of Intertrochanteric Fracture of Femur Treated With Proximal Femoral Nail Fixation

Abstract

BACKGROUND An intertrochanteric fracture occurs between the greater trochanter and the lesser trochanter, which is common in old age. If treated non-operatively, malunion with coxa vara deformity resulting in shortening of limb are commonly seen. Intertrochanteric femur fractures may be fixed with either a sliding hip screw or an intramedullary nail. Problem with sliding hip screw is collapse of the femoral neck, leading to loss of hip offset and shortening of the leg. Therefore, a new intramedullary device-proximal femoral nail (PFN) was designed which gave an advantage of minimally invasive surgery. Objectives-To determine the functional outcome of intertrochanteric fracture treated with proximal femoral nail (PFN) by using Harris Hip Score (HHS).