investigation into the problems of Proximal Femoral Nails (PFN) in the management of intertrochanteric fractures

Aim: An investigation into the problems of proximal femoral nails in management intertrochanteric fractures. Methods: This research comprised 50 patients with fractures who received intramedullary fixation PFN. The limb was adducted and held traction. Under C-arm guidance, entry location seen, a guide wire passed over fracture site. To repair fracture, short PFN distal locking inserted under guidance. Results: There were 33 men 17 women. In 28 cases, right side implicated, whereas left engaged 22 patient. average period follow-up 13 months. Closed reduction used 40 patients, open 10 patients. Complications occurred 15 individuals. All early issues, causes failure investigated. include broken nail at screw level (2%), back out perioperative femur (4%), inadequate varus distortion improper positioning placement single neck abductor lurch Infection on surface (4%).