A study on functional and radiological outcome of proximal femoral nailing

Abstract

The proximal femoral nail, in titanium or steel and for left and right use, consists of a 240 mm long nail, the distal part of which is available in 10, 11 or 12 mm diameter. The proximal part measures 17 mm in diameter. The angle between both parts is 6 to 8 degrees, situated at 11 cm distally from the top of the nail. All patients were classified based on AO system of classification for intertrochanteric fractures. AO system was used because it needed only AP view of the pelvis. Standard preoperative evaluation was be followed with complete assessment by anesthetist. Routine institutional protocol was followed for preoperative preparation and surgery. According to the American society of Anaesthesiologists classification (ASA) majority of our patients (35) belonged to ASA grade 3. Intertrochanteric fractures are classified according to AO classification in our study. AO 2.2 was the most common type of fracture.