Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2015, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (4): 629-633.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2015.04.024

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Anatomical dynamic hip lock plate and proximal femoral nail antirotation repair intertrochanteric fracture of femur in the elderly: 16-month follow-up

Shao Yun-feng1, Zhang Xiang-sheng2   

  1. 1Department of Orthopedics, Shekou People’s Hospital of Nanshan District of Shenzhen City, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China; 2Department of Orthopedics, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
  • Revised:2014-12-30 Online:2015-01-22 Published:2015-01-22
  • Contact: Zhang Xiang-sheng, Professor, Doctoral supervisor, Department of Orthopedics, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
  • About author:Shao Yun-feng, Master, Attending physician, Department of Orthopedics, Shekou People’s Hospital of Nanshan District of Shenzhen City), Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Active fixation for intertrochanteric fracture of femur in the elderly has been recognized by us, but which fixation mode can be selected remains unclear.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the therapeutic effects of anatomical dynamic hip lock plate and proximal femoral nail antirotation on repair of intertrochanteric fracture, and to explore the significance of fixation choice.
METHODS: A total of 87 patients with elderly osteoporotic intertrochanteric fractures, who were treated in the Department of Orthopedics, Shekou People’s Hospital of Nanshan District of Shenzhen City from August 2009 to April 2014, were enrolled in this study. They received anatomical dynamic hip lock plate (lock plate group) and proximal femoral nail antirotation (nail antirotation group) separately. Ambulation time, load time, healing time, the degree of functional recovery and complications were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All patients were followed up for 16 to 24 months, averagely 19 months. The healing time was about 11 weeks in the lock plate and nail antirotation groups. At 2 weeks after repair, no significant difference was detected in Harris hip score (P > 0.05). The ambulation time and load time were shorter in nail antirotation group than in the lock plate group (P < 0.01). Four patients meant to receive proximal femoral nail antirotation, but finally received anatomical dynamic hip lock plate due to intertrochanteric diastema, narrow femoral canal and great curvature of the femur. During follow-up, coxa vara was found in one patient from the lock plate group. Fractures occurred again due to impact injury in one patient of the nail antirotation group. Results indicated that the two fixation methods for treating intertrochanteric fracture obtained good therapeutic effects. Suitable repair mode and implant can be selected according to patient’s conditions.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:人工关节;骨植入物;脊柱骨折;内固定;数字化骨科;组织工程


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Key words: Femoral Fractures, Fracture Fixation, Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary, Recovery of Function, Hip Joint

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