Operative treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly / 中华创伤杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze the fracture characteristics, operative indicators, complications and treatment results of intertrochanteric fractures of femur in over 80 years old cases. Methods A total of 87 cases (90 hips) of intertrochanteric fractures with mean age over 80 years treated with operative methods from October 1996 to October 2004 were reviewed upon fracture types, preoperative primary diseases, operative methods and postoperative complications. Results The average age was 83.5 years. Of all, 74 cases had different physical diseases included cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, digestive system and others (average 2.4 diseases per person). Treatment methods included DHS and intramedullary interlocking nail such as Gamma nail, PFN and reconstructive nails. A follow up for six months in 63 cases showed that excellence rate of functional evaluation was 84%(53/63). Conclusions The full evaluation and treatment of preoperative diseases are the prerequisite for the intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly, for the intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly have high incidence and many preoperative diseases and severe complications.