J4 ›› 2012, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (9): 56-58.
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Objective: To evaluate proximal femoral nail anti-rotation(PFNA)in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fracture.
Methods: The classifications, operation approachs and post-operative effects were assessed in the 22 patients of intertrochanter fracture of femur treated with PFNA. Results: All cases were followed up from 11 to 26 months after operations(average 13 months).The post-operative follow-up study showed that all the cases were fracture healed, under the joint scores, 16 cases were excellent (73%), 4 cases were good (18%), 2 cases were normal (9%), the excellent rate was 90.9%. Conclusion: Treatment of elderly unstable intertrochanteric fracture of with PFNA was an ideal approach with simple operation, less trauma, reliable fixation.