A Retrospective Study In The Management Of Inter Trochanteric Fracture By DHS Fixation In Boyd And Graffin Type I & II Fractures.
A Retrospective Study In The Management Of Inter Trochanteric Fracture
Keywords:
Dynamic Hip Screw, Intertrochanteric Hip FractureAbstract
Background: Hip fractures are devastating injuries that most commonly affect the elderly and have a tremendous impact on both the health care system and society. It is now accepted universally that internal fixation is the best method of treatment of intracapsular fracture as it allows early stabilization and patient mobility.1 Methodology: This study consists of 20 cases of intertrochanteric fracture treated with dynamic hip screw and plate. Results: In our study most of the fractures were Boyd and Griffin type II fracture with 14 patients (70%) and type I were 6 patients (30%). In the study trochanteric fracture was common in old age group and were treated with Dynamic Hip screw, because of its sliding mechanism which gives compression at the fracture site. Discussion: The average time of consolidation of fracture in our study was 20 weeks. It was 9 months in conservative method with deformity as seen by Frew.2 So, dynamic hip screw is a better implant for the treatment of trochanteric fracture. This is because of sliding screw, which gives compression at the fracture site. Due to its sliding mechanism, the fracture union rate and movement at hip joint were good in most of our cases. Due to its sliding mechanism the fracture union rate and movement at the joint were good in most of the cases. Conclusion: DHS is a good modality of treatment for internal fixation of intertrochanteric fractures Boyd and Graffin’s type I & II. However good medial cortical opposition either by close reduction or open reduction with/without medial displacement of distal femoral fragment is mandatory for good result. [Jabshetty A NJIRM 2015; 6(3):19-21]
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