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PFNA2 vs PFN for Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures
October 2025
PFNA2 vs PFN for Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A Randomized Trial Comparing the Outcome of Proximal Femoral Nailing and Proximal Femoral Nailing Antirotation 2 for Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture.
Ann Afr Med . 2025 Jul 1;24(3):621-627.Synopsis
Seventy-six patients with unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures were randomized to Proximal Femoral Nailing (PFN) (n=38) or Proximal Femoral Nailing Antirotation 2 (PFNA2) (n=38). The primary outcome of interest was function (Harris Hip Score). Secondary outcomes included operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture union (rate/time), radiological healing (RUSH score), weight-bearing/r...
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