Reduction of trochanteric fractures in lateral view is significant predictor for radiological and functional result after six months

Fracture of the proximal femur in elderly patients can be a devastating event which might lead to disability and even death. Despite improvements in implant technology, operative technique, anaesthesia, and rehabilitation the outcome for many patients remains poor [1]. Level of returning to preinjury activities among survivors is between 60 and 70% [2,3,4]. Even less patients can regain preinjury walking ability. Around 50 % of elderly patients can walk as they did before the injury [2,5,6].

Source: Injury - February 17, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: An že Kristan, Črt Benulič, Martina Jaklič Source Type: research