Intramedullary Nailing of Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures in a Level I Trauma Center in Finland: What Complications Can be Expected?

CONCLUSION: This study provides a better understanding of the occurrence of surgical and medical complications after intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures. The new-generation nail types are comparable options based on the risk of reoperation. Anticoagulation, congestive heart failure, and hypertension were associated with major complications, highlighting the need for careful management and monitoring of these comorbidities during intramedullary nailing procedures.Level of Evidence Level III, therapeutic study.PMID:37582281 | DOI:10.1097/CORR.0000000000002792

Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research - August 15, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Miika L ähdesmäki Antti Aj Ylitalo Leevi Karjalainen Mikko Uimonen Ville M Mattila Jussi P Repo Source Type: research