Fixation of subtrochanteric femoral fractures: a review of two different methods of treatment

ABSTRACT

A review of twenty two cases of comminuted Subtrochateric fracture of the femur treated by two different methods is presented. Seven Cases were treated by Russel Taylor intramedullary nail and 15 cases by DHS according to the fracture geometry. The average follow up period was 19.4 weeks [11-30] The average time to union was 14.2 weeks [10-21] No major complications were encountered It had been concluded that if technical details and proper indication for each type of treatment are respected the outcome will be satisfactory