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Surgical outcomes better with PFN vs. DHS in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures
April 2015
Surgical outcomes better with PFN vs. DHS in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Proximal femoral nail vs. dynamic hip screw in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures: a meta-analysis
Med Sci Monit. 2014 Sep 12;20:1628-33Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six prospective studies were included in this meta-analysis investigating the efficacy of proximal femoral nails (PFN) and dynamic hip screws (DHS) in the fixation of intertrochanteric fractures. Meta-analysis was performed of data on operative time, intraoperative blood loss, incision length, infection rate, lag screw cut-out rate, and reoperation rate. Results demonstrated shorter operative time...
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