Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2009, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (4): 218-220.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2009.08.011

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Treatment of Femoral Intertrochanteric Fractures by Using Proximal Femoral Nailing in 46 Cases

DU Wei,ZHU Guoxing   

  1. Orthopaedic Department;Wuxi Second People′s Hospital affiliated to Nanjin Medical University;Wuxi 214002;China.;
  • Published:2020-07-23

Abstract: Objective To investigate the operative procedure and the therapeutic effects of femoral intertrochanteric fracture by using proximal femoral nailing (PFN). Methods Forty six patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures were treated from February 2007 to August 2008. All of cases were underwent internal fixation of PFN. Results All patients were followed up from 6 months to 24 months, with an average of 13.5 months. The X-ray films at follow-up showed that bony healing was achieved including 1 case of d...

Key words: Proximal femoral nail, Intertrochanteric fracture, Internal fixation

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