Evaluation of results of intertrochanteric femur fracture treated by hemi arthroplasty

Abstract

Purpose of study: To assess functional outcome in patients having unstable intertrochanteric fracture treated by Hemiarthroplasty as per harris hip score. Method: 25 cases of unstable intertrochanteric femur fracture were operated and followed up at Gcs Medical college, Hospital & Research Centre, establishing the following as Inclusion criteria: Patients more than 50 years of age with unstable intertrochanteric femur fracture(AO 31A-2.2, AO 31A-2.3) presenting primarily or following failed osteosynthesis, who were ambulatory before fracture & Exclusion criteria: Patients who are medically unfit for anesthesia, stable fracture pattern, infection around hip, compound fracture, chronically debilitated and bed bound patient; with informed consent regarding procedure and study. Mean age of patients was 71.12 years. All patients are treated with hemiarthoplasty. Patients are followed up for a mean period of 6 months. Results: These patients were evaluated using the Harris hip scoring system. 22 out of 25 had excellent to good outcomes. Conclusion: Hemiarthoplasty offers good functional outcome and early weight bearing and mobilization.