386 Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) Versus Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) In Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures of Femur -A Comparative Clinical Study

Abstract Introduction The goal of treatment an intertrochanteric femoral fracture is restoration patient's mobility as early possible. dynamic hip screw (DHS) has been used for several decades to treat these fractures. Proximal nails (PFN) are reported have advantage in such This study aims at comparing the results unstable fractures femur treated with PFN and DHS. Method was a prospective, randomized which includes sixty patients. All patients were available follow up 30 each group. data about intraoperative blood loss, time union, leg length shortening collected. functional outcome end one year evaluated using Harris Hip Score. Results Blood duration surgery, union significantly less (p < 0.05). mean harris score managed more than DHS group, 12 months after surgery = Conclusions requires smaller incision, lesser operative time, loss improved results. In our opinion may be better fixation device most