Treatment of the Proximal Femoral Fracture Using the New Design Cephalomedullary Nail: Prospective Outcomes Study
10.12671/jkfs.2019.32.1.35
- Author:
Young Ho ROH
1
;
Joseph RHO
;
Kwang Woo NAM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea. kangu70@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Femur;
Femoral fractures;
Hip fractures;
Fracture fixation;
Intramedullary nailing
- MeSH:
Femoral Fractures;
Femur;
Follow-Up Studies;
Fracture Fixation;
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary;
Hip;
Hip Fractures;
Humans;
Informed Consent;
Outcome Assessment (Health Care);
Physical Examination;
Prospective Studies;
Quality of Life
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2019;32(1):35-42
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical performance and safety of Zimmer® natural nail cephalomedullary nail (ZNN CM nail) in the treatment of proximal femur fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The following research was conducted as a prospective, non-comparative, single center outcome study. Upon providing written informed consent, enrolled patients' data were collected and analyzed. Postoperative follow-up visits were scheduled at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. Follow-up evaluation included radiographic assessment, physical examination, and quality of life and adverse events reports. RESULTS: Thirty-nine patients were available for evaluation at one year postoperative. The patients reported the mean EuroQol-5 Dimension score increased after surgery: from 0.4 points at discharge (n=49) to 0.6 points at 1-year post-surgery (n=39). The mean Harris hip score also increased after surgery: from 56.3 points at discharge (n=49) to 72.1 points at 1 year (n=12). Bone union was seen in 64% (n=16) in 6 months and 95% (n=37) in 1 year. CONCLUSION: The results of this 1-year follow-up study affirmed the effectiveness and safety of the ZNN CM nail in the treatment of proximal femur fractures.
