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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Intertrochanteric femur fractures present significant morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Effective fixation in osteopenic bone requires minimizing anesthesia time, blood loss, and trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate perioperative outcomes and postoperative results of the Talon DistalFix Femoral Nailing System.
  • To assess the system's efficacy in treating isolated intertrochanteric femur fractures.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 71 consecutive patients treated with the DistalFix system for intertrochanteric fractures.
  • Analysis of operative time, blood loss, fluoroscopy parameters, union rates, and functional recovery.

Main Results:

  • Median operative time: 35 minutes; Median estimated blood loss: 125 cc; Median fluoroscopy time: 2.4 minutes.
  • 98% union rate; 0% implant cutout; 81.1% return to previous mobility.
  • The DistalFix system demonstrated favorable perioperative metrics and clinical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The DistalFix system provides a viable solution for intertrochanteric femur fractures.
  • It achieves high union rates and functional recovery while mitigating surgical risks.