Intramedullary nail has similar results to sliding hip screw for trochanteric fractures
Published date : 08 June 2012
Article date : 08 June 2012
In a randomised controlled study of 598 patients with 600 hip fractures, Parker et al from Peterborough demonstrated very similar outcomes when comparing a sliding hip screw with a Targon PF nail in terms of surgical complications and the need for blood transfusion. Intramedullary nails took slightly longer in theatre, needed more radiological screening time, but patients had a tendency to a better return of mobility compared with sliding hip screws.