Comparison of patient positions without traction table for proximal femoral nailing: Supine, semilithotomy and lateral decubitus positions

Intertrochanteric fractures have a bimodal distribution and are most commonly seen in elderly patients following ground-level falls or high-energy injuries in young patients. The treatment aims to achieve early mobilization and weight bearing. Surgical fixation is usually performed in treatment. Although sliding hip screws and plates are also used in the treatment, the cephalomedullary nail (CN) is most commonly preferred because it is performed by closed reduction, biologically and biomechanically better than other methods, with less blood loss and short hospital stays [1].

Source: Injury - February 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Melih Unal, Yusuf Alper Kat ı, Muhammed Ergun, Cemil Aktan, Ömer Faruk Celik, Ferhat Guler Source Type: research