Treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fractures by external fixators: a report of 106 cases
- VernacularTitle:骨外固定架治疗股骨转子间骨折106例疗效分析
- Author:
Zhen LIU
;
Qicheng HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
External fixator;
Trochanter of femur;
Fracture
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss treatments of femoral intertrochanteric fractures by external fixators which can prevent complications caused by lying in bed for long periods after operation. Methods After proper closed reduction had the fragments maintained in good position, the fracture was fixed by external fixators through closed pinning under the roentgenoscopy. After the operation the patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures could conduct early exercises to recover the functions of the fractured limb. Results Compared with traction or inner fixation, this method to treat femoral intertrochanteric fractures showed significant superiority in trauma, healing time, expenditure, functional recovery and complications for the majority of the patients. Conclusion The external fixators are recommendable for patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures when their bone matrix and physical conditions are good enough.
