Functional and Radiological Results of Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation (PFNA) Osteosynthesis in the Treatment of Unstable Pertrochanteric Fractures

Functional and Radiological Results of Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation (PFNA) Osteosynthesis in the Treatment of Unstable Pertrochanteric Fractures

Pertrochanteric femur fractures are considered amongst the most commonly encountered fractures in the geriatric age group. We evaluated radiographic and functional outcomes of patients with unstable pertrochanteric fractures treated with the proximal femur nail antirotation (PFNA). Between March 201...

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Main Authors: Ahmad M. Radaideh, Hashem A. Qudah, Ziad A. Audat, Rami A. Jahmani, Ibraheem R. Yousef, Abed allah A. Saleh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
pertrochanteric fracture
PFNA
intramedullary fixation
Harris Hip Score
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/4/78

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