Comparitive Study between Proximal Femoral Nailing and Dynamic Hip Screw in Intertrochanteric Fracture of Femur

Background: Internal fixation is appropriate for most intertrochanteric fractures. Optimal fixation is based on the stability of fracture. The mainstay of treatment of intertrochanteric fracture is fixation with a screw slide plate device or intramedullary device. So it is a matter of debate that which one is the best treatment, dynamic hip screw or proximal femoral nailing. Method: A prospective randomized and comparative study of 2 years duration was conducted on 60 patients admitted in the Department of Orthopedics in our hospital with intertrochanteric femur fracture. They were treated by a dynamic hip screw and proximal femoral nail. Patients were operated under image intensifier control. The parameters studied were functional outcome of Harris hip score, total duration of operation, rate of union, amount of collapse. These values were statistically evaluated and two tailed p-values were calculated and both groups were statistically compared. Result: The average age of our patient is 67.8 years. Among the fracture, 31% were stable, 58% were unstable, 11% were reverse oblique fracture. The average blood loss was 100 and 250 ml in PFN and DHS group, respectively. In PFN there was more no. of radiation exposure intraoperatively. The average operating time for the patients treated with PFN was 45 min as compared to 70 min in patients treated with DHS. The patients treated with PFN started early ambulation as they had better Harris Hip Score in the early period (at 1 and 3 months). In the long term both the implants had almost similar functional outcomes. Conclusion: In our study we have found that the unstable pattern was more common in old aged patients with higher grade of osteoporosis and PFN group has a better outcome in this unstable and osteoporotic fracture. PFN group has less blood loss and less operating time compared to DHS group. In PFN group patients have started early ambulation compared to DHS group.

Does proximal femoral nail antirotation achieve better outcome than previous-generation proximal femoral nail?

BACKGROUND There are few studies in the literature comparing the clinical outcomes and radiographic results of proximal femoral nail(PFN)and proximal femoral nail antirotation(PFNA)for pertrochanteric femoral fracture(PFF)in elderly patients.AIM To evaluate both clinical and radiographic outcomes after fixation with PFN and PFNA in an elderly patient population.METHODS One hundred fifty-eight patients older than 65 years with PFF who underwent fixation with either PFN or PFNA were included.Seventy-three patients underwent fixation with PFN,whereas 85 were fixed with PFNA.The mean follow-up was 2.4 years(range,1-7 years).Clinical outcome was measured in terms of operation time,postoperative function at each follow-up visit,and mortality within one year.Radiographic evaluation included reduction quality after surgery,Cleveland Index,tip-apex distance(TAD),union rate,time to union,and sliding distance of the screw or blade.Complications including nonunion,screw cutout,infection,osteonecrosis of the femoral head,and implant breakage were also investigated.RESULTS Postoperative function was more satisfactory in patients who underwent PFNA than in those who underwent PFN(P=0.033).Radiologically,the sliding difference was greater in PFN than in PFNA patients(6.1 and 3.2 mm,respectively,P=0.036).The rate of screw cutout was higher in the PFN group;eight for PFN(11.0%)and two for PFNA patients(2.4%,P=0.027).There were no differences between the two groups in terms of operation time,mortality rate at one year after the operation,adequacy of reduction,Cleveland Index,TAD,union rate,time to union,nonunion,infection,osteonecrosis,or implant breakage.CONCLUSION Elderly patients with PFF who underwent PFNA using a helical blade demonstrated better clinical and radiographic outcomes as measured by clinical score and sliding distance compared with patients who underwent PFN.

Arthroplasty vs proximal femoral nails for unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients: a systematic review and metaanalysis

BACKGROUND Proximal femoral nails(PFNs)are the most common method for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures(IFFs),but postoperative bed rest is required.There is a large amount of blood loss during the operation.Osteoporosis in elderly patients may cause nonunion of fractures and other complications.Arthroplasty can give patients early weight bearing and reduce financial burden,but whether it can replace PFNs remains controversial.AIM To compare the clinical outcomes of arthroplasty and PFNs in the treatment of unstable IFFs in elderly patients.METHODS A search was conducted in the PubMed,Embase,and Cochrane Library databases and included relevant articles comparing arthroplasty and PFN.The search time was limited from January 1,2005 to November 1,2020.Two investigators independently screened studies,extracted data and evaluated the quality according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.According to the research results,the fixed effect model or random effect model were selected for analysis.The following outcomes were analyzed:Harris Hip score,mortality,complications,operation time,blood loos,hospital stay,weight-bearing time,fracture classification and type of anesthesia.RESULTS We analyzed four randomized controlled trials that met the requirements.A total of 298 patients were included in these studies.According to the AO/OTA classification,there are 20 A1 types,136 A2 types,42 A3 types and 100 unrecorded types.Primary outcome:The Harris Hip Score at the final follow-up of the PFN group was higher[mean difference(MD):9.01,95%confidence interval(CI):16.57 to 1.45),P=0.02].There was no significant difference between the two groups in the rate of overall mortality[risk ratio(RR):1.44,P=0.44]or the number of complications(RR:0.77,P=0.05).Secondary outcomes:blood loss of the arthroplasty group was higher(MD:241.01,95%CI:43.06–438.96,P=0.02);the operation time of the PFN group was shorter(MD:23.12,95%CI:10.46–35.77,P=0.0003);and the length of hospital stay of the arthroplasty group was shorter[MD:0.97,95%CI:1.29 to 0.66),P<0.00001].There was no difference between the two groups in the type of anesthesia(RR:0.99).There were only two studies recording the weight-bearing time,and the time of full weight bearing in the arthroplasty group was significantly earlier.CONCLUSION Compared with PFN,arthroplasty can achieve weight bearing earlier and shorten hospital stay,but it cannot achieve a better clinical outcome.Arthroplasty cannot replace PFNs in the treatment of unstable IFFs in elderly individuals.

Proximal Femoral Nailing: Technical Difficulties and Results in Trochanteric Fractures

Background: Proximal femoral nailing in communited intertrochanteric fractures is increasingly becoming popular in view of superior biomechanics and prevention of varus collapse associated with Dynamic hip screw. However, technical difficulties and implant related complications have been described with this technique, thus we need more studies to address these issues. Our study aims to understand technical difficulties involved in proximal femoral nailing, and specifically analyses neck shaft angle at follow-up indicating varus collapse and also to compare results of stable and unstable fractures. Materials and Methods: In this study, patients who presented to the Orthopedic Unit of Dr. TMA Pai Hospital (An associated hospital of Manipal University, Manipal) with trochanteric fractures included and treated with proximal femoral nailing. The technical difficulties involved with surgical procedure and techniques adapted to overcome such difficulties were recorded. All patients were followed up for a period of 2 years and final outcome assessment included the number of shortening, neck shaft angle and harris hip score. Results: 41 patients (mean age 71) who underwent proximal femoral nailing from January 2004 to December 2009 were included in the study, 38 patients completed 2-year follow-up. The technical difficulties we faced were divided into 3 categories, difficulties in securing entry point and guide wire placement especially when greater trochanter and piriform fossa were gathered, reduction was lost while passing nail, and finally difficulties faced during placement of hip screws. In all except one, neck shaft angle of more than 130 degrees was achieved, and this was also maintained in the final follow-up (Mean 131.9 degrees). All fractures were united, with mean shortening of 2 mm. Conclusions: Although PFN is technically required, with a proper technique PFN gives excellent clinical results with almost negligible varus collapse even in unstable trochanteric fractures. Regarding the techniques, reaming the proximal part of femur adequately and observing the nail passage with image carefully are important in placing the nail correctly, while, placement of lag screw in the inferior part of neck in anterior posterior projection and central in lateral projection reduces risk of implant failure.

Proximal Femoral Nail in Reverse Trochanteric Femoral Fractures: An Analysis of 53 Cases at One Year Follow-Up

Treatment of reverse oblique trochanteric femoral fractures poses a lot of challenges. There have been proponents of intramedullary devices as well as extramedullary devices. We present the results of proximal femoral nailing surgery performed for reverse obliquity intertrochanteric fractures using two proximal lag screws and a nail of 250 mm. There is prospective study of fifty three patients with AO/OTA 31 A-A3 fractures being treated by proximal femoral nailing in our institute after seeking approval from the Hospital ethics board. The quality of the reduction, the operative time, complications and the functional status of the patients were the parameters on which the results were evaluated. The mean Harris hip score was 76.66 (range 70 - 93) and the mean Barthel activity score was 16.21 (range 12 - 20). The average surgical time was 50 minutes and the mean consolidation time was 11.5 weeks. Intramedullary nailing with proximal femoral nails seems to be a good option in the treatment of reverse obliquity intertrochanteric fractures as against the various existing options available for the management.

Comparative study of intertrochanteric fracture fixation using proximal femoral nail with and without distal interlocking screws

BACKGROUND Intertrochanteric(IT)fracture is one of the most common fractures seen in an orthopaedic practice.Proximal femoral nailing(PFN)is a common modality of fixing IT femur fracture.We retrospectively studied whether a PFN with two proximal lag screws can be done without distal interlocking screws in the 31-A1 and 31-A2 fracture patterns according to the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association(AO/OTA)guidelines for IT femur fractures.AIM To compare the outcomes of IT fractures(AO/OTA 31-A1 and 31-A2)treated by PFN with and without distal interlocking screws.METHODS We carried out a retrospective study of 140 patients in a tertiary care centre who had AO/OTA type 31-A1 and 31-A2 IT fractures.We divided the patients into two groups,in which one of the groups received distal interlocking screws(group 1)and the other group did not(group 2).The subjects were followed up for a mean period of 14 mo and assessed for radiological union time,fracture site collapse,mechanical stability of implant,and complications associated with the PFN with distal interlocking and without distal interlocking.Then,the results were compared.RESULTS PFN without distal interlocking screws has several advantages and gives better results over PFN with distal interlocking screws in the AO/OTA 31-A2 fracture pattern.However,similar results were observed in both groups with the fracture pattern AO/OTA 31-A1.In patients with fracture pattern AO/OTA 31-A2 treated by PFN without distal interlocking screws,there were minimal proximal lockrelated complications and no risk of distal interlock-related complications.The operative time,IITV radiation time and time to radiological union were reduced.These patients also had better rotational alignment of the proximal femur,and the anatomy of the proximal femur was well maintained.It was also noted that in the cases where distal interlocking was performed,there was a gradual decrease in neck shaft angle,which led to varus collapse and failure of bone-implant construct in 21.40%.CONCLUSION In fracture pattern AO/OTA 31-A2,PFN without distal interlocking had better results and less complications than PFN with distal interlocking.

Proximal Femoral Nailing: Getting the Trajectory Right

Getting the trajectory of the proximal femoral nail in the right direction is essential to achieve a good result in the technically demanding surgery of proximal femoral fracture. Either an inappropriate starting point or a failure to match the chosen implant’s lateral entry angle may cause coronal plane deformity after trochanteric entry nailing. The lateral view is the critical view for localization of the proper starting point. For the right execution of the surgery, getting the trajectoy right is fully under the control of the surgeon and should always be attempted.

Treatment of long-segment fracture in middle-up part of femoral shaft with long proximal femoral nail anti-rotation of AO/ASIF

Objective To investigate the operative method and evaluate the clinical outcomes of long proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA-long) in treating long-segment fracture in middle-up part of femoral bone.Methods From June 2006 to

Reduction Aid in Proximal Femoral Fractures: The Thigh Support

Reducing the Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures in a closed manner is challenging especially in the old and aged people with co morbidities. We provide a simple reducing aid to achieve the fracture reduction. This will protect your surgical resident’s or operating theatre practitioner’s back in maintaining the reduction throughout the procedure and continuing with the procedure of cephalomedullary nailing. It will also facilitate in the better rehabilitation of the patient with minimal morbidity and offer a good radiographic view.

老年股骨转子间骨折患者BMI与PFNA型号选择的相关性研究

目的探讨应用股骨近端防旋髓内钉(PFNA)治疗老年股骨转子间骨折患者的BMI与PFNA型号之间的相关性。方法回顾性分析2016年12月—2020年7月济宁医学院附属医院创伤骨科行手术治疗的老年股骨转子间骨折患者207例。根据笔者医院海泰V3.0电子病历系统软件采集的患者身高、体重信息,计算得出BMI数值,按照BMI的中国参考标准进行分组:正常及体重不足组为A组[包括体重不足(BMI<18.5 kg/m^(2))和正常(18.5≤BMI<24 kg/m^(2))]135例,男57例,女78例;超重及肥胖组为B组[包括超重(24≤BMI<28 kg/m^(2))和肥胖(BMI≥28kg/m^(2))]72例,男15例,女57例;分析每组患者手术时间、住院时间、术中出血及选择的PFNA型号。结果本组患者经门诊或电话随访1年,均健在,且未发生内固定物松动、骨折不愈合等并发症。A组患者的平均年龄(80.0±8.2)岁大于B组(79.7±8.9)岁,术中出血量(128.4±113.5)mL多于B组(120.1±84.8)mL,螺旋刀片长度(92.0±7.3)mm长于B组(89.0±32.0)mm,主钉直径(11.0±0.83)mm大于B组(10.7±0.9)mm;其中主钉直径差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。A组平均住院时间(13.8±5.2)d、手术时间(66.5±31.4)mim均短于B组住院时间(15.7±9.6)d、手术时间(75.7±22.0)min,A组主钉长度(184.7±25.3)mm短于B组(189.7±38.4)mm,其中手术时间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论老年股骨转子间骨折患者的BMI与PFNA型号之间存在一定的相关性,BMI值在正常及体重不足患者应用主钉的直径显著大于超重及肥胖患者,且手术时间明显短于超重及肥胖患者。

基于倾向性评分匹配法探讨血府逐瘀汤对老年股骨粗隆间骨折患者PFNA术后康复的影响

目的:基于倾向性评分匹配法探讨血府逐瘀汤对老年股骨粗隆间骨折患者PFNA术后康复的影响。方法:回顾性分析140例行防旋股骨近端髓内钉(proximal femoral nail antirotation,PFNA)手术治疗的股骨粗隆间骨折患者,使用SPSS 22.0进行倾向性匹配评分匹配分为观察组(血府逐瘀汤治疗)和对照组(常规支持治疗)各50例,比较两组术后相关康复治疗指标,并对两组用药安全性进行评价分析。结果:观察组证候积分,术后第5、7天患肢肿胀程度,VAS评分,术后第3、7天血清白细胞及C反应蛋白水平均明显低于对照组(P<0.05),而术后第7天血清血红蛋白、红细胞压积水平和术后1个月Harris评分均显著高于对照组(P<0.05);两组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:PFNA联合血府逐瘀汤内服治疗对老年股骨粗隆间骨折术后康复恢复效果确切,可显著减轻患肢肿胀程度,在更短时间内缓解患者局部疼痛,减少术后隐性失血,提升Harris评分,快速恢复髋关节功能,且不增加患者用药安全性风险。

A comparative analysis of distal locked and unlocked long proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA-II) in the fixation of stable intertrochanteric fractures

Purpose:Long proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA-II) is a preferred implant in recent years for fixation of pertrochanteric fractures,especially in osteoporotic patients.The purpose of this study is to prospectively investigate the effect of distal locking in long PFNA-II fixation of stable intertrochanteric fractures.Methods:A total of 58 patients with isolated stable intertrochanteric fractures and treated in our hospital during the study period of 2017–2019 by distal locked or unlocked long PFNA-II fixation were included in this study.Patients who had multiple injuries or open fractures were excluded.There were 40 female and 18 male patients,with 33 affecting the left side and 25 the right side.Of them,31 belonged to the distal locked group (group A) and 27 to the unlocked group (group B).Surgical procedures and implants used in both groups were similar except for the distal locking of the nails.General data (age,gender,fracture side,etc.) showed no significant difference between two groups (allp > 0.05).The intraoperative parameters like operative time,radiation exposure and follow-up parameters like functional and radiological outcomes were recorded and compared.Statistical tests like the independent samplest-test Fischer’’s exact and Chi-square test were used to analyze association.Results:The distribution of the fractures according to AO/OTA classification and 31A1.2 type of intertrochanteric fractures were most common in our study.All the included fractures united and the average functional outcome in both groups were good and comparable at the end of one year.The operative time (mL,107.1 ± 12.6vs.77.0 ± 12.0,p < 0.001) and radiation exposure (s,78.6 ± 11.0vs.40.3 ± 9.3,p < 0.001) were significantly less among the patients in group B.Fracture consolidation,three months after the operative procedures,was seen in a significantly greater proportion of patients in group B (92.6%vs.67.7%,p = 0.025).Hardware irritation because of distal locking bolt was exclusively seen in group A,however this was not statistically significant (p = 0.241).Conclusion:We conclude that,in fixation of stable intertrochanteric fractures by long PFNA-II nail,distal locking not only increases the operative time and radiation exposure but also delays the fracture consolidation and increases the chances of hardware irritation,and hence is not required.

PFNA和ALP治疗股骨转子间骨折患者的疗效及对血清SO、DKK-3水平的影响

目的 探究股骨近端防旋型髓内钉(PFNA)和股骨近端解剖型锁定钢板(ALP)治疗股骨转子间骨折患者的疗效及对血清骨硬化蛋白(SO)、Dickkopf-3(DKK-3)水平的影响.方法 选取我院2021年4月1日~2023年3月31日符合条件的78例股骨转子间骨折患者,按照抽签法分为对照组(n=39)和研究组(n=39).对照组患者采用ALP髓外固定治疗,研究组患者采用PFNA髓内固定治疗.评估两组患者的手术相关临床指标、并发症情况以及治疗前后的Harris评分、血清DKK-3与SO水平.结果 研究组患者的手术时间、住院时间、下地负重时间、切口长度明显短于对照组,术中出血量明显少于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后,研究组髋内翻、内固定物松动、感染、静脉血栓、压疮、关节脱位等并发症的总发生率明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗前两组疼痛、功能、活动度评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),治疗后研究组疼痛、功能、活动度评分均明显高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗前两组血清DKK-3、SO水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),治疗后研究组血清DKK-3、SO水平明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).结论 相较于ALP髓外固定治疗,PFNA髓内固定治疗在股骨转子间骨折患者中的应用效果更好,可加速患者术后恢复速度,提高患者髋关节功能,降低并发症发生率,并改善患者血清DKK-3、SO水平.

人工股骨头置换术与PFNA固定对老年股骨转子间骨折患者髋关节功能恢复的影响

目的:探讨人工股骨头置换术与近端防旋髓内钉(Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation,PFNA)固定在老年股骨转子间骨折(Intertrochanteric fracture,IFF)中的应用效果。方法:选取2018年1月至2022年12月我院收治的36例老年IFF患者作为研究对象,按随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,各18例。对照组进行PFNA固定术治疗,观察组进行人工股骨头置换术治疗。分析比较两组的手术情况、髋关节功能、日常生活能力和平衡功能及并发症。结果:观察组手术时间较对照组长,术中出血量较对照组多,下床活动时间、术后住院时间较对照组短,有统计学差异(P<0.05)。观察组术后Harris评分中关节功能、畸形、疼痛程度、关节活动度及总分均明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组术后Barthel量表(Barthel index,BI)评分、Berg平衡量表(Berg balance scale,BBS)评分均明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组并发症相比无明显差异(P>0.05)。结论:人工股骨头置换术治疗老年IFF效果更佳,可缩短术后下床活动时间,加快患者髋关节功能恢复,提高BI评分及BBS评分,安全可靠。

鞘内注射舒芬太尼与芬太尼对高龄股骨粗隆骨折PFNA内固定术患者的镇痛效果及安全性对比

目的:对比鞘内注射舒芬太尼与芬太尼对高龄股骨粗隆骨折近端股骨钉抗旋(PFNA)内固定术患者的镇痛效果及安全性对比。方法:选取2019年1月—2022年12月于常熟市第五人民医院接受股骨粗隆骨折PFNA内固定术的108例高龄患者作为研究对象,根据随机数表法将患者分为研究组54例与常规组54例。研究组采用鞘内注射舒芬太尼,常规组采用鞘内注射芬太尼。比较两组手术时间、镇痛时间、术后6 h、12 h视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分及不良反应发生情况。结果:两组手术时间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);研究组镇痛时间长于常规组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组术后6 h、12 h VAS评分低于常规组,且两组术后12 h VAS评分低于术后6 h,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组不良反应发生率低于常规组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:相比芬太尼,舒芬太尼在高龄股骨粗隆骨折PFNA内固定术患者中的镇痛作用显著,能缓解术后疼痛,还可降低不良反应发生率。

Comparative efficacy of proximal femoral nail vs dynamic condylar screw in treating unstable intertrochanteric fractures

BACKGROUND Among the most frequent hip fractures are trochanteric fractures,which usually occur from low-energy trauma like minor falls,especially in older people with osteoporotic bones.AIM To evaluate the treatment efficacy of dynamic condylar screws(DCS)and proximal femoral nails(PFN)for unstable intertrochanteric fractures.METHODS To find pertinent randomized controlled trials and retrospective observational studies comparing PFN with DCS for the management of unstable femoral intertrochanteric fractures,a thorough search was carried out.For research studies published between January 1996 and April 2024,PubMed,EMBASE,Scopus,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,and Google Scholar were all searched.The complete texts of the papers were retrieved,vetted,and independently examined by two investigators.Disputes were settled by consensus,and any disagreements that persisted were arbitrated by a third author.RESULTS This study included six articles,comprising a total of 173 patients.Compared to the DCS,the PFN had a shorter operation time[mean difference(MD):-41.7 min,95%confidence interval(95%CI):-63.04 to-20.35,P=0.0001],higher success rates with closed reduction techniques[risk ratio(RR):34.05,95%CI:11.12-104.31,P<0.00001],and required less intraoperative blood transfusion(MD:-1.4 units,95%CI:-1.80 to-1.00,P<0.00001).Additionally,the PFN showed shorter fracture union time(MD:-6.92 wk,95%CI:-10.27 to-3.57,P<0.0001)and a lower incidence of reoperation(RR:0.37,95%CI:0.17-0.82,P=0.01).However,there was no discernible variation regarding hospital stay,implant-related complications,and infections.CONCLUSION Compared to DCS,PFN offers shorter operative times,reduces the blood transfusions requirements,achieves higher closed reduction success,enables faster fracture healing,and lowers reoperation incidence.

PFNA治疗伴或不伴外侧壁损伤的股骨粗隆间骨折的效果分析

目的:分析探讨股骨近端防旋髓内钉(PFNA)治疗股骨粗隆间骨折(IFF)的效果是否与股骨外侧壁(简称外侧壁)的完整性有关。方法:回顾性分析采用PFNA治疗IFF病人的临床资料。根据术前、术中、术后等影像学资料显示的外侧壁情况进行分组,分为外侧壁完整组(A组)和外侧壁损伤组(B组)(包括医源性外侧壁损伤),收集并比较2组病人的基线资料、术中和术后资料,探讨外侧壁完整性与PFNA手术效果之间的关系。结果:2组病人基线资料、尖顶距(TAD)值比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。2组病人术中出血量、手术时间、切口长度、并发症发生率、术后6、12个月Harris髋关节功能评分优良率比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05~P<0.01)。结论:PFNA手术治疗IFF的效果与外侧壁的情况密切相关,外侧壁完整组较外侧壁损伤组病人手术效果好。术中应积极保护外侧壁避免发生医源性损伤。

Comparison of Clinical Effect of PFNA and Internal Fixation with Anatomical Locking Plate of Proximal Femur in Treatment of Intertrochanteric Fracture of Femur

Purpose:To investigate the clinical value of proximal femoral nail antirotation and anatomical locking plate of proximal femur in the treatment of intertrochanteric fracture of femur.Methods:The study group is treated with PFNA internal fixation.The control group is treated by internal fixation with anatomical locking plate of proximal femur.Results:The time of operation,the amount of intraoperative bleeding and the time of fracture healing in the study group are significantly less than those in the control group.The incidence rate of complication in the study group(3.23%)is significantly lower than that in the control group(17.2%).Data comparison shows P<0.05.Conclusion:The curative effect and prognosis for patients with intertrochanteric fracture of femur treated by PFNA internal fixation are more ideal.

精细化股骨粗隆间骨折PFNA内固定术三维有限元模型的构建

目的建立精细化股骨粗隆间骨折股骨近端防旋髓内钉(PFNA)内固定术的三维有限元模型,为股骨粗隆间骨折的力学研究提供研究基础。方法基于研究对象的CT数据,应用数字化三维重建、CAD、逆向工程、有限元生物力学分析等技术,建立股骨粗隆间骨折股骨近端防旋髓内钉(PFNA)内固定术的三维有限元模型,并验证模型的有效性。结果建立了正常人的股骨粗隆间骨折PFNA内固定术三维有限元模型,经检验本研究所建立的模型具有应用价值,可用于股骨的力学研究。结论本研究建立的粗隆间骨折PFNA内固定术的三维有限元模型,充分考虑了软骨,韧带,肌肉,应力接触点等对股骨的力学影响,模型更加接近人体实际,其力学研究结果更具有参考意义。

PFNA2 versus 95 Degree Condylar Blade Plate in the Management of Unstable Trochanteric Fractures

Purpose: The proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) is known to have advantages in enhancing the anchorage ability of internal fixation in elderly unstable osteoporotic intertrochanteric fracture patients. However whether it is superior to condylar blade fixation is not clear. This study aimed to determine which treatment has better clinical outcomes in older patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 86 patients over the age of 60 with unstable trochanteric fractures within the past 3 weeks, were included in this prospective study conducted from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2021. All the intertrochanteric fractures were classified according to AO/OTA classification. Among them, 44 cases were treated with the Proximal Femoral Nail (PFNA2) with or without an augmentation screw, and 42 cases were treated with the Condylar Blade Plate. In addition, the operative time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative and postoperative blood transfusion, postoperative weight-bearing time, hospitalization time, Harris score of hip function, Kyle’s criteria and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. Results: The mean duration of surgery for the PFN group was 66.8 minutes (on average), whereas for the condylar blade plate group, it was 99.30 minutes (on average). The PFNA2 group experienced less blood loss (average of 80 mL) compared to the condylar blade plate group (average of 120 mL). Union and partial weight-bearing occurred earlier in the PFNA2 group (14.1 weeks and 10.6 weeks, respectively) compared to the Condylar blade plate group (18.7 weeks and 15.8 weeks). In two patients from the PFNA2 group, screw backing out and varus collapse complications were encountered;however, these patients remained asymptomatic and did not require revision surgery. In two other patients, screw cut out and breakage of the nail at the helical screw hole leading to non-union of the proximal femur were observed during the nine-month follow-up, necessitating revision surgery with prosthetic replacement. Among the condylar blade plate group, three patients experienced complications, including blade breakage at the blade and plate junction. In two cases, the fracture united in varus, and in one case, the blade cut through, resulting in non-union of the femoral head, which required revision surgery. According to the Harris hip score and Kyle’s criteria, a good-excellent outcome was observed in 92.85% of cases in the PFNA2 group and 90.90% of cases in the condylar blade plate group. Conclusion: Both the Proximal Femoral Nail A2 and Condylar blade plate are effective implants for the treatment of unstable trochanteric fractures. The intramedullary implant promotes biological healing and allows for early ambulation with minimal complications. Similarly satisfactory restoration of anatomy and favorable radiological and functional results can be achieved with the biological fixation provided by the 95-degree condylar blade plate. However, the use of PFNA2 internal fixation technique has the advantage of less trauma in elderly patients than the 95-degree condylar blade plate.