Document Type
Article
Department
Surgery
Abstract
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate early experience with helical hip system in osteoporotic elderly patients with per-trochanteric fractures.
METHODS:
The retrospective study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised records of patients having low-velocity pertrochanteric fractures who were fixed with spiral blade Dynamic Helical Hip Systemfrom July to December 2014 and were followed up for a minimum of 3 months. Demographic variables and clinical outcomes were noted from the medical records whereas operative details were recorded from the operative note. Radiological variables and outcomes were assessed by viewing appropriate pre-operative, post-operative and follow-up radiographs.
RESULTS:
Of the 32 patients in the study, 14(44%) were men and 18(56%) were women, with an overall mean age of 77.81±7.04 years and mean body mass index of 25.99±4.13 kg/m2. Of the total, 1(3.13%) patient had implant cut-out, 1(3.13%) had myocardial infarctionand 2(6.2) expired.
CONCLUSIONS:
The introduction of spiral blade dynamic hip screw manifested favourable results and good clinical and radiological outcomes with low cut-out rates.
Publication (Name of Journal)
JPMA: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Jaleel Zubair, A.,
Rashid, R.,
Zahid, M.,
umer, m.,
Hashmi, P.
(2016). Early experience of dynamic hip screw with spiral blade and locking side plate for the stabilization of trochanteric fractures.. JPMA: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 65(11), S-45-S-48.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_surg/142