Clinical Evaluation of a New Fixation Device for Lateral Femoral Neck Fractures

Abstract

Hip fractures will become a major international public health problem in future years, following the increase of number of elderly. Hip fractures are economically relevant cause they necessitate preventive measures and long-term treatment.
Our study evaluated 318 patients (mean age 81.8), treated in our hospital for lateral femoral neck fracture with an IM unreamed nail (PFN-Proximal Femural Nail). All patients have been classified according to AO classification, and studied, previously on clinical and radiological datas, later at follow-up examination.
Intra and post- operatory complications are less than 5 %. We did'nt report any septic mobilization of cephalic screws or post-operative infections.
From data collected in this study, we assume that PFN nail meets any requirement to obtain good results in the treatment of femoral neck fractures, and should be considered as a valid expression of the modern concept of mini-open surgery.

Key words

Femural neck - fracture - proximal femural nail - results - evaluations

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