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Purpose: To evaluate clinical and functional outcomes of use of proximal femoral nail (PFNs), a popular mode of fixation in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur. Methods : Over a period of 10 months starting from Jan 2017 to Nov. 2017, 20 patients, diagnosed with proximal femoral fractures were included in this prospective study after having taken ethical clearance from the institution. All fractures were classified using Boyd Griffin classification. All cases were treated with PFN by a single surgeon. Functional score was assessed using Harris hip score before fracture and at follow up. Regular follow up was carried out at 4,6,8,12 weeks and then at 6 and 12 months. Results : Twenty patients with intertrochanteric fractures, 9 males and 11 females with a mean age of 61.7 years took part in the study. Based on the Boyd and Griffin classification 35%, 40% and 25% respectively were classified as types 2, 3 and 4 fractures. There were no intraoperative complications. Six cases required open reduction as attempts at closed reduction failed to achieve the desired fracture reduction. Tolerated weight bearing was allowed at second to tenth postoperative day. The mean follow up period was 12.5 months (8 17 months). None of the cases had fixation failure, loss of reduction, collapse of the neck, nonunion or deep infection. Two of

Prospective study on the functional outcome of Intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail: is its use still relevant?