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Volume 12 Issue 2 ( April- June) 2023

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The anatomical and functional outcome of intertrochanteric fractures treated with dynamic hip screw
Dr. Ramakrishna Kaklavaram, Dr. Harikrishna N, Dr. Prakash Savakkanavar

Many methods of treatment for the intertrochanteric fractures have been mentioned in the literature as well as series of changes and modifications were adopted in the implant design and method of treatment to improve the outcome of treatment. Study subjects were selected from those who attended orthopaedic outpatient department with history of fall/RTA and other modes of injury, with complaints of severe pain in the hip region and inability to walk after the injury. After confirming the diagnosis of intertrochanteric fracture by radiographs, the study subjects were explained about the fracture and the method of surgical treatment. Those patients who gave consent for surgery were thoroughly examined for surgical fitness and detailed history with clinical examination was done as per a prewritten proforma. In our study the outcome of the patients who were treated with dynamic compression screw, after an average follow up period of 6 months are, 73.8 % good results, 21.4% fair results & 4.7% of poor results. The fracture united in 97.6% with 73.8% of good functional outcome.

 
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