Risk Factors for Cut-out After Internal Fixation of Trochanteric Fractures in Elderly Subjects.

Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild228 enrolled

Overview

Proximal femoral fracture is associated with severe morbidity and mortality and high socioeconomic costs. The main mechanical complication of internal fixation in trochanteric fracture is lag-screw cut-out through the femoral head. Several factors are involved, but remain controversial. The aim of the present study was to determine risk factors for cut-out in internal fixation of extracapsular proximal femoral fracture.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

228

Conditions

Proximal Femoral Fracture

Interventions

Analysis of associated factors for cut-out in internal fixation of extracapsular proximal femoral fracture.OTHER

Identification of factors for mechanical failure of internal fixation of extracapsular proximal femoral fracture in over 75 year olds

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 75 years of age * Operated on for extracapsular proximal femoral fracture * After bodyheight fall Exclusion Criteria: * Intra-capsular fractures * trochantero-diaphyseal fractures * subtrochanteric fractures * fractures involving pathological bone

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Mechanical failure defined by varus fracture collapse and lag-screw cut-out with extrusion through the femoral head

Time frame: 3 months

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