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    J Korean Fract Soc. 2013 Jan;26(1):37-43. Korean.
    Published online Jan 17, 2013.
    https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.1.37
    Copyright © 2013 The Korean Fracture Society
    Original Article

    Comparative Study of Intertrochanteric Fracture Treated with the Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation and the Third Generation of Gamma Nail

    Jae-Cheon Sim, M.D., Tae-Ho Kim, M.D., Ki-Do Hong, M.D., Sung-Sik Ha, M.D. and Jong-Seong Lee, M.D.
      • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sahmyook Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
    • Address reprint requests to: Tae-Ho Kim, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sahmyook Medical Center, 82, Mangu-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-711, Korea. Tel: 82-2-2210-3320, Fax: 82-2-2212-2673, Email: likeapple111@naver.com
    Received August 02, 2012; Revised October 02, 2012; Accepted November 11, 2012.

    This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

    Abstract

    Purpose

    To compare the result between the third generation gamma nail (gamma 3 nail) and proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures.

    Materials and Methods

    Between March 2009 and June 2011, 47 consecutive patients with unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures were treated with gamma 3 nail or PFNA. We reviewed 24 cases of gamma 3 nail and 23 cases of PFNA. Retrospectively, we evaluated the mean operation time, amount of bleeding, average union period, reduction status, change of neck shaft angle, Tip-apex distance, Cleveland index, sliding of lag screw and complication on set of telephone interview and outpatient. We also evaluated the postoperative capability of function and mobility, using 'Modified Koval index'.

    Results

    There were no significant differences between the groups, which were treated with gamma 3 nail and PFNA. In addition, they did not show statistical difference. We experienced 2 cases of complication (gamma 3 nail 1 case, PFNA 1 case), which were cut-out of the femoral head.

    Conclusion

    The gamma 3 nail and PFNA were seen with good results in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fracture.

    Keywords
    Femur intertrochanteric fracture; Gamma 3 nail; Proximal femoral nail anti-rotation

    Figures

    Fig. 1
    Gamma 3 nail using sure shot guide of gamma 3 nail help determine correct nail positioning to allow proper placement of the lag screw.

    Fig. 2
    (A) A 85-year-old female patient presented with intertrochanteric fracture as AO/ASIF classification A2.3.

    (B) Postoperative radiograph which is fixed with gamma 3 nail.

    (C) Lateral view of postoperative radiograph.

    (D) Postoperative 2 weeks radiograph shows cutting out of the lag screw.

    (E) Postoperative 12 weeks radiographs show a aggravation of cut-out complication (Patient refused a re-operation.).

    Fig. 3
    (A) A 59-year-old female patient presented with intertrochanteric fracture as AO/ASIF classification A2.2.

    (B) Postoperative radiograph which is fixed with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA).

    (C) Lateral view of postoperative radiograph.

    (D) Postoperative 6 months radiograph shows cutting out of the PFNA blade.

    (E) Reoperation was done with cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty.

    Tables

    Table 1
    Demographic Characteristics between the Group 1 and 2

    Table 2
    Immediately Postoperative Reduction Status

    Table 3
    Comparison of Radiographic Results

    Table 4
    Comparison of Dlinical Results

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    MeSH Terms
    Femoral Fractures
    Hemorrhage
    Humans
    Interviews as Topic
    Nails
    Neck
    Outpatients
    Retrospective Studies
    Metrics
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