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Cement augmentation of PFNA for trochanteric fracture has no significant effect on early function
October 2018
Cement augmentation of PFNA for trochanteric fracture has no significant effect on early function
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cement augmentation of the Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation (PFNA) - A multicentre randomized controlled trial
Injury. 2018 Aug;49(8):1436-1444. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.04.022Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
253 patients scheduled for intramedullary nailing of a trochanteric fracture with the Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation helical blade implant (PFNA; DePuy) were randomized to either receive or not receive additional cement augmentation of the device. The primary outcome was the functional performance on the Timed Up and Go test, while secondary outcomes included mobility and activities of daily l...
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