ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effect and safety of proximal femur locking compression plate for treatment of intertrochanteric fracture in old patients. Methods Clinical data and visit records of 98 cases of intertrochanteric fracture old patients were analysed retro-spectively. According to the treatment of operative methods, these patients were divided into two groups: 46 patients in the control group were given the dynamic hip screw fixation; the other 52 cases in the observation group were given the proximal femur locking compression plate . Compared the therapeutic effect and safety of the two groups. Results The short-term and long-term therapeutic effect of observation group were significantly better than the control group,and the safety of observation group was higher than that of the control group,the differ-ences were statistically significant (P<0. 05). Conclusion Proximal femur locking compression plates is an effective surgical treatment for old patients with intertrochanteric fracture. It can significantly improve the function of hip joint and reduce the risk of postoperative complica-tions. As it is of significant effect and high safety, it is worthy of clinical popularization.