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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 55-58 |
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Anatomical reconstruction of unstable trochanteric fractures through posterior approach
Partha Saha, Saankritya Ayan, Utpal Bandyopadhyay, Anindya Sundar Mukhopadhyay, Gautam Bhattyacharyya, Kiran Kumar Mukhopadhyay
Department of Orthopaedics, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Correspondence Address:
Partha Saha
Department of Orthopaedics, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, 138 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata - 700. 014, West Bengal
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2319-2585.158516
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Objective Unstable intertrochanteric fractures continue to be a challenge for orthopedic surgeons due to the functional limitations it results in the postoperative period. Anatomical reconstruction of the posteromedial fragment becomes difficult through conventional lateral approach, leading to excessive fracture collapse and limping. Materials and Methods: prospective, nonrandomized study was done with 40 patients. They were operated in prone position through posterior approach. Cancellous screws or SS-wires were used to fix the greater or lesser trochanteric fragments and dynamic hip screw (DHS) or dynamic condylar screw (DCS) for the main two fragments. Bone grafts were used to pack cavities at the posterior trochanteric regions. Results: Fracture healing occurred earlier compared to conventional lateral approach without excessive fracture collapse in majority of cases (average time to achieve union was 13.8 weeks; range: 10–18 weeks). Good functional recovery was noted with 75% 'Good' or 'Excellent' Harris Hip Scores at 24 weeks. Conclusion: Anatomical reconstruction of unstable trochanteric fractures becomes easier through posterior approach with earlier and better functional recovery. |
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