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Intramedullary nailing provides better recovery of mobility for trochanteric hip fractures
August 2013
Intramedullary nailing provides better recovery of mobility for trochanteric hip fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Sliding hip screw versus the Targon PF nail in the treatment of trochanteric fractures of the hip: A randomised trial of 600 fractures
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Mar;94(3):391-7.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Martyn Parker elaborates on intramedullary nailing and sliding hip screws
Synopsis
598 patients (600 fractures) with trochanteric fractures of the hip were randomized to management using a sliding hip screw (SHS) or intramedullary nailing to compare clinical outcomes. At 1 year follow-up clinical results were comparable between the two groups. The most notable difference was a significantly better improvement in mobility in the intramedullary nailing group.
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