Subtrochanteric femoral fractures and intramedullary nailing complications: a comparison of two implants

ConclusionWe reported a 22.3% re-operation rate in our cohort of subtrochanteric fractures treated with a long IM nail. We have identified six risk factors associated with re-operation: age  <  75 years old, pre-injury femoral neck shaft angle, choice of nail, varus reduction angle, fracture-related infection and non-union. The addition of a proximal anti-rotation screw in the Affixus nail did not confer any benefit.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research