Study of surgical management of unstable trochanteric fractures using trochanteric supporting/stabilization locking compression plate

Abstract

Aim: This study has been undertaken to study surgical management of unstable trochanteric fractures using trochanteric supporting/stabilization locking compression plate. Materials and methods: 20 patients (15 male and 5 female) underwent closed reduction and internal fixation with Trochanteric Stabilisation Plate at Department of Orthopaedics J.J.M. Medical College, attached to Chigateri District Hospital, Davangere and Bapuji Hospital, Davangere during the period of October 2019 to October 2021. Patients were followed up regularly. Results: The average age was 66.25 (range of 42 to 80yrs). Excellent results were obtained in 10 cases (50%), good results in 7 cases (35%) and fair in 2 cases (10%) poor in 1 case (5%). In the study the average time for union was 14 weeks. Most common complications encountered were abduction limitation on clinical examination which no patient complained directly and limping. Conclusion: The study showed Trochanteric stabilization locking compression plates is a versatile, stable, acceptable implant fixation in unstable trochanteric fractures and osteoporotic patients.