Abstract:Background: Subtrochanteric fractures are fractures that occur in a zone extending from the lesser trochanter to 5cm distal to the lesser trochanter, however extension into the intertrochanteric region is common. These fractures account for 10-30% of all hip fractures. Closed proximal femoral nailing provides a rigid fixation with better control of rotation and axial translation, while preserving the hematoma and periosteal envelope to aid healing. We study the functional outcome in patients of subtrochanteric… Show more
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