[The treatment of proximal femoral fractures using the interlocking nail]

The good result hoped for with interlocking nailing of the proximal part of the femoral shaft is only possible when precise diagnosis is of the fracture form is made with reference to informative X-rays and a meticulous operative technique is observed. Therefore, positioning of the patient on an extension table, the repositioning of the bone, the choice of the insertion point for the nail, and careful drilling are of the utmost important. All follow-up examinations conducted in 42 patients, we found good or very good results in 32 cases, satisfactory results in 7, and poor results in 3.