Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2017, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (27): 4277-4282.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2017.27.003

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Proximal femoral nail versus hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in osteoporotic patients  

Chen Li-ping1, Liu Fu-sheng2, Yang Yao-sheng3   

  1. 1Medical College of Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan Province, China; 2Department of General Surgery, 3Department of Orthopedics, Yanling County Hospital of Xuchang, Xuchang 461200, Henan Province, China
  • Online:2017-09-28 Published:2017-10-24
  • About author:Chen Li-ping, Lecturer, Medical College of Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Both proximal femoral nail and hemiarthroplasty have been applied in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in osteoporotic patients. However, which has better curative efficacy is still under discussion.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical effectiveness of proximal femoral nail versus hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fracture in osteoporotic patients.
METHODS: Sixty-seven patients diagnosised with unstable intertrochanteric fractures and osteoporosis were selected, and were randomly divided into two groups, followed by treated with hemiarthroplasty (group 1, n=35)) and proximal femoral nail (group 2, n=32), respectively. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, length of incision, postoperative time in bed, hospitalization time and complications were recorded and compared between two groups. Harris hip scores were used to evaluate the preoperative and postoperative hip function.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) In the group 1, the operation time, intraoperative blood loss and length of incision were more than those in the group 1, and the postoperative time in bed was less than that in the group 2 (P < 0.05). However, the healing and hospitalization time did not differ significantly between two groups (P > 0.05). (2) No significant difference was observed in the excellent and good rate in Harris hip scores between two groups at the last follow-up (P > 0.05). The postoperative pain scores in the group 1 were significantly superior to those in the group 2 (P < 0.05). (3) There were 1 case of delayed union and 1 case of lateral hip appearing with pain in the group 2. At the last follow-up, all patients healed completely, and no prosthesis dislocation, loosening or infection was found. (4) To condude, hemiarthroplasty provides early functional recovery and fewer complications, but with much surgical trauma. Proximal femoral nail shows similar treatment outcomes with hemiarthroplasty; therefore, it is a kind of alternative treatment strategy for unstable intertrochanteric fractures.

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

Key words: Femur, Fractures, Bone, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Internal Fixators, Tissue Engineering

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