Holistic Symmetry Assessment Using Pedobarography after Treatment of Pertrochanteric Fractures in Elderly Patients

Pertrochanteric fractures (PFs) are life threatening due to the prolonged immobilization of elderly patient that affects, indirectly, function most organs. PFs may have an impact on symmetry human body and contribute poor global alignment. The aim study is evaluate functional, pedobarographic radiological outcomes in a group subjects with treated either dynamic hip screw (DHS) or intramedullary gamma nail fixation. A 40 patients, admitted hospital for pertrochanteric between 2015 2019, at mean age 74.87 (range 65–99), were enrolled. control included 20 free from significant disorders musculoskeletal system any other might induce compensatory abnormal gait pattern. Functional results assessed by Harris Hip Score, plantar pressure distribution arch index measured examination. Radiographic parameters based preoperative postoperative standing AP pelvic radiographs axial projection hip. obtained evaluated 9-month follow-up. showed no difference both groups within scope variables under study. To sum up, surgical treatment, DHS fixation, rehabilitation treatment support system. However, full return was not achieved follow-up compared group.