1350 Angle blade plate fixation in elderly and osteoporotic inter-trochanteric fracture

Abstract

Material & Method: In this series, 19 case of inter-trochanteric fracture in elderly and osteoporotic patients were internally fixed with 135° angle blade plate. Angle blade plate in these patients was used to prevent cutting through of the implant. Average hospital stay was 24.78 days and most 17 (89.47%) patients were discharged within 7 days of operation. Functional assessment of the patient was done after clinical examination and Harris hip score at 4 week, 12 week and 24 week of follow-up. Radiological examination also helped in assessing the cases.