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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Management
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • High-risk patients with comorbidities face significant risks with general anesthesia for surgery.
  • External fixation provides a viable alternative using local or regional anesthesia for intertrochanteric fractures.
  • Previous data on external fixation for these patients are limited to small case series.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze existing literature on external fixation for high-risk patients with intertrochanteric fractures.
  • To evaluate the outcomes and complications associated with this surgical technique in a vulnerable patient population.
  • To consolidate evidence from small case series for a comprehensive assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
  • Inclusion of all studies reporting outcomes of external fixation for intertrochanteric fractures in high-risk individuals.
  • Analysis of data from 13 publications encompassing 687 patients.

Main Results:

  • Consistent reports of successful radiological reduction and complete fracture healing across all included studies.
  • Demonstrated reduction in limb length discrepancy and postoperative immobility.
  • Observed decrease in pain and improvement in clinical hip outcome scores.
  • Shorter operative duration noted with parallel proximal screw placement compared to convergent.
  • No significant difference in mortality rates between stable and unstable fracture groups.

Conclusions:

  • External fixation is a promising and effective treatment for high-risk patients with intertrochanteric fractures.
  • The procedure facilitates fracture reduction, improves functional outcomes, and reduces pain and immobility.
  • It accommodates both stable and unstable fractures, though unstable fractures may increase morbidity.
  • Parallel proximal pin placement can optimize operative time without affecting mortality or morbidity.
  • Preoperative fracture stability assessment is recommended for risk-benefit analysis.