Treatment of intertrochanteric fracture with InterTan intramedullary nail：clinical analysis in 100 cases

VernacularTitle:InterTan 髓内钉治疗股骨粗隆间骨折100例
Author: Xinwei LIU ; Yong ZHAO ; Dapeng ZHOU ; Bing LIU ; Xin MA ; Liangbi XIANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Intertrochanteric fracture; Intramedullary nail; Internal fixation
From: The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(6):964-965
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the clinical effect of intertrochanteric fracture treated with InterTan intramedullary nail. Methods Between Jan 2011 and June 2006 , 100 consecutive patients with intertrochanteric fracture were treated with a new nail (InterTan). We recorded the operation time, blood loss, blood transfusion volume and the modified Harris hip score was used to evaluate outcomes. Results All cases were received follow-up of 6 to 15 months. All cases got bone healing and did not appear various complications. The modified Harris hip score were (75.1 ± 13.4) points. Conclusion The InterTan device appears to be a reliable implant for treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fractures.