Results of Asian Type Gamma 3 Nail in Treatment of Trochanteric Fractures.
10.12671/jkfs.2014.27.3.213
- Author:
Bing Zhe HUANG
1
;
Yong Wook PARK
;
Jin Su PARK
;
Kyu Cheol NOH
;
Soung Yon KIM
;
Kook Jin CHUNG
;
Hong Kyun KIM
;
Hyong Nyun KIM
;
Yong Hyun YOON
;
Ji Hyo HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hwangjihyo7309@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Femur;
Trochanteric fracture;
Gamma nail
- MeSH:
Asian Continental Ancestry Group*;
Femur;
Hip;
Hip Fractures*;
Humans;
Korea;
Reoperation
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2014;27(3):213-221
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted in order to demonstrate the radiologic and clinical results of using the Asian type gamma 3 nail in treatment of trochanteric fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients underwent operations with gamma 3 nails between August 2010 and August 2012. For the radiologic evaluation, we analyzed bone quality, fracture pattern, reduction quality, union period, and position of lag screw (tip-apex distance, Cleveland index). For the clinical evaluation, we analyzed mobility score of Palmer and Parker and Jensen's functional score. RESULTS: The mean union was taken at 17.4 weeks (14-25 weeks). Two cases (4.3%) underwent reoperation due to cutting out of the hip screws. The clinical outcomes of Parker and Palmer's average mobility score changed from 7.3 to 5.8 (79%), Jensen's functional score was 1.3 to 1.8 (72%). CONCLUSION: We achieved excellent clinical and radiological outcomes; therefore, Asian type gamma 3 nail is effective in treatment of trochanteric fractures of the femur in Korea.
