Treatment of the Intertrochanteric Femoral Fracture with Proximal Femoral Nail: Nailing Using the Provisional K-wire Fixation.
10.12671/jkfs.2011.24.3.223
- Author:
Gu Hee JUNG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea. jyujin2001@kosin.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Femur;
Trochanteric fracture;
Provisional K-wire fixation;
Proximal femoral nail
- MeSH:
Femoral Fractures;
Femur;
Hip;
Hip Fractures;
Humans;
Imidazoles;
Nails;
Nitro Compounds;
Postoperative Complications
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2011;24(3):223-229
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficiency of provisional K-wire fixation in intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail (PFN). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty seven patients (by AO/OTA classification, A1 8 cases, A2 19 cases) were treated with PFN with percutaneous reduction and provisional K-wire fixation, and followed a mean 24.5 months. The adequacy of fracture reduction was assessed by Fogagnolo's classification and reestablishment of bone-to-bone contact with the medial anatomy. Functional results were evaluated by postoperative complications, Jensen's method and Harris hip score (HHS). RESULTS: In all cases, the bone-to-bone contact with the medial anatomy was reestablished by percutaneous reduction and examination of Fogagnolo's classification showed a good reduction. The technical complications and error of starting point were not occurred. The mean HHS was 76.5 and means Jensen's grade was 2.1 grades. Complications included excessive sliding in 1 case and early cutting-out of screw in 1 case. CONCLUSION: The provisional K-wire fixation in trochanteric fracture treated with PFN had an advantage in preventing technical complications because it facilitates a nail insertion in ideal position.
