Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures Treated With Femoral Nail: The Effect of Cerclage Wire Augmentation on Complications, Fracture Union, and Reduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies

Conclusions: There is no statistically significant advantage in using cerclage wire with femoral intramedullary nail when treating subtrochanteric femur fractures regarding risk of reoperation, nonunion, loss of fixation, and implant failure or time to union. An advantage favoring cerclage wire was seen for accuracy of fracture reduction. Cerclage wiring was used more often in cases associated with high-energy trauma. Given the relatively small number of events available to be modelled, a clinical benefit for cerclage wiring may still exist for certain fracture types. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Review Article Source Type: research