Open AccessFactors Associated with Mechanical Complications in Intertrochanteric Fracture Treated with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation
Author(s) -
Oog-Jin Shon,
Chul Hyun Park,
Chan Ho Park
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
hip and pelvis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2287-3279
pISSN - 2287-3260
DOI - 10.5371/hp.2021.33.3.154
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , medicine , intertrochanteric fracture , fracture reduction , surgery , reduction (mathematics) , odds ratio , confidence interval , femur , radiography , geometry , mathematics
Although proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA; Synthes, Switzerland) has demonstrated satisfactory results when used for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures, mechanical complications may occur. To better quantify the risk of mechanical complications when proximal femoral nail antirotation is used to treat intertrochanteric fractures, this study aimed to: (1) characterize the frequency of mechanical complications and extent of blade sliding and their correlation with reduction quality and (2) identify factors associated with mechanical complications.