PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAIL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERTROCHANTRIC FRACTURES: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Intertrochanteric fractures are commonly seen in elderly patients. The various modalities of treatment have been evolved. Today the treatment of choice is surgery. The implant of choice in recent times for whatever may be the type of fracture is proximal femoral nail. Here we have done a study to know the outcome and advantages of the proximal femoral nail in the management of the Intertrochanteric fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty Intertrochanteric fractures were operated by closed reduction and internal fixation with proximal femoral nail between May 2011 and November 2014 were studied. Post-operative follow up done at intervals of 6, 12, 16 and 20 weeks and final results were evaluated using Kyle's criteria at 24 weeks. RESULTS: We achieved excellent results in 93.34% of the cases and good in 6.67%.