%0 Journal Article
%T Role of gamma nail in management of pertrochanteric fractures of femur
%A Sharma Vipin
%A Babhulkar Sushrut
%A Babhulkar Sudhir
%J Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
%D 2008
%I Medknow Publications
%X Background: Pertrochanteric fractures which involve trochanteric fractures with varying fracture geometry pose a significant challenge to the treating orthopedic surgeon. The aim of this study is to evaluate the management of pertrochanteric fractures of the femur using gamma nail [Asia pacific (AP)]. Materials and Methods: Sixty patients of pertrochanteric fractures were treated by closed reduction internal fixation by gamma nail from 1 January 1993 to 31 December 2000. Four patients were lost to follow-up. The remaining 56 patients were followed for a mean period of 3.2 years (range 2-4 years).The results were evaluated by assessing the patients regarding their clinical and functional outcome at follow-up as per Kyle¡äs criteria. Results: Peroperative jamming of nail ( n = 1), failed distal locking ( n = 1), superior cut out of lag screw ( n = 1) and postoperative varus malreduction ( n = 1) were the complications observed. End results were excellent in 46.34%, good in 36.58%, fair in 14.64%, poor in 2.43%. Conclusion: Gamma nail in expert hands is a suitable implant for management of pertrochanteric fractures of the femur.
%K Gamma nail
%K pertrochanteric fractures
%U http://www.ijoonline.com/article.asp?issn=0019-5413;year=2008;volume=42;issue=2;spage=212;epage=216;aulast=Sharma