Pseudoaneurysms and hemorrhage of the profunda femoris artery (PFA) are rare injuries and have been reported following trauma or orthopedic procedures performed in the proximal femur [1–4]. Pseudoaneurysms or hemorrhage of the PFA following dynamic hip screw fixation (DHS) for an intertrochanteric femoral fracture constitutes 0.2% of all PFA injury cases [5]. Presentation may be acute or delaye...

Abstract Purpose Intertrochanteric fractures are common among femoral in the elderly population. The trochanteric nail is a standard internal fixator used treating intertrochanteric fractures. technique of fracture reduction affects postoperative outcome. Here, we applied finite element analysis (FEA) to study mechanical effects different approaches using both stable and unstable Methods We com...

BACKGROUND Intertrochanteric hip fractures are common and devastating injuries especially for the elderly. Surgical treatment is the optimal strategy for managing intertrochanteric fractures as it allows early rehabilitation and functional recovery. The relative effects of internal fixation strategies for intertrochanteric fracture after operation remain limited to relatively small studies whic...

OBJECTIVE To compare two internal fixation devices clinically in stabilisation of intertrochanteric femur fractures. METHODS Eighty-seven patients were randomised upon their admission to the hospital using a sealed envelope method. Forty-five were treated with proximal femur nail antirotation (PFNA) and 42 with reverse less invasive stabilisation system (LISS). The perioperative data were rec...

Iatrogenic non-penetrating arterial injuries have been reported following primary and revision hip arthroplasties. We report a patient who developed acute limb ischaemia after dynamic hip screw fixation was performed for an unstable intertrochanteric fracture. We discuss a previously unreported mechanism of traction creating tension on the atherosclerosed vessels and medial retraction tenting a...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate the contributing value of nutrition related blood parameters to one-year mortality following intertrochanteric fracture surgery in a Chinese population over the age of 65. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN Nutritional status was evaluated by using admission serum albumin and total lymphocyte count (TLC). One hundred and seventy-fou...

Introduction: Intertrochanteric fractures are the most common geriatric associated with osteoporosis requiring surgical intervention. For fixation of these fractures, use an intramedullary nail coupled a dynamic femoral head/neck stabilisation implant. Many classes nails incorporating single compression screw, extramedullary device, or screw anti-rotation like proximal have become famous for tr...

BACKGROUND Both intramedullary nails and sliding hip screws are used with good results in the treatment of intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures. The aim of our study was to assess whether use of the TRIGEN INTERTAN nail, as compared with a sliding hip screw, resulted in less postoperative pain, improved functional mobility, and reduced surgical complication rates for patients with an...