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EXTERNAL FIXATION OF INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES OF FEMUR IN ELDERLY.

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External fixation is a viable treatment for intertrochanteric femur fractures in high-risk patients. This method showed excellent outcomes in most patients, with few complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Intertrochanteric femur fractures pose significant challenges, especially in surgically high-risk individuals.
  • Optimal treatment strategies are crucial for managing these complex injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of external fixation in treating intertrochanteric femur fractures.
  • To assess clinical and radiographic outcomes in surgically high-risk patients.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty high-risk patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures underwent external fixation.
  • Clinical and radiographic assessments were performed at 6, 12, and 18 weeks post-treatment.

Main Results:

  • Fourteen out of twenty patients achieved excellent outcomes.
  • Two patients experienced complications, including varus deformity, shortening, and delayed union.

Conclusions:

  • External fixation demonstrates utility as a treatment option for intertrochanteric femur fractures in high-risk patient populations.
  • The procedure offers a favorable risk-benefit profile for selected individuals.