Should the diameter of the proximal femoral nail be large enough to fill the canal in the treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fracture in patients over fifty?

ConclusionWith this specific proximal femoral nail, a small diameter relative to that of the femoral canal had no adverse effect on the union of osteoporotic intertrochanteric fractures, even in patients with unstable fractures and those who had unsatisfactory reductions.

Source: International Orthopaedics - December 27, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research