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Piriformis Fossa Versus Greater Trochanteric Entry Portals in Femoral Intramedullary Nail
August 2013
Piriformis Fossa Versus Greater Trochanteric Entry Portals in Femoral Intramedullary Nail
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Functional Outcome Following Intramedullary Nailing of the Femur: A Prospective Randomized Comparison of Piriformis Fossa and Greater Trochanteric Entry Portals
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery; 2011; 93; 1385-1391Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
110 patients with femoral shaft fractures were randomized to receive intramedullary nailing of the femur with the use of a trochanteric portal or a piriformis fossa entry portal. The results of the 12-month study indicated that the two studied interventions did not differ in terms of hip function, muscle strength, and analog pain scale values. It was also found that at 6-month follow-up the trocha...
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