[Osteosynthesis of unstable pertrochanteric femoral fractures with the compression hip screw]. 1983

W D Oehler, and P Janka

Injuries of unstable pertrochanteric fractures of the upper femur represent a contingent with high multi-morbidity at highest average age. The only successful procedures within biologically set boundaries, would be those of an early and weight-bearing resistive osteo-synthesis. Starting in 1979 till the middle of 1982, we treated 70 unstable pertrochanteric fractures out of 350 proximal femur fractures, with this compression hip screw. Because of its underlying bio-mechanical principle, its advantageous operative handling, as well as high durability of the material used, this version of an osteosynthesis showed few complications. We found neither head penetration and pseudoarthrosis, nor did we find any implant bending and breaking so far. Although averaging almost 80 years, 63% of our patients could be released after hospitalization for an average of 39 days, leaving at full mobility. The set goal of an early weight-bearing with elderly patients was fully achieved by means of this version of osteo-synthesis, since dynamic compression of even comminuted fracture zones permitted a statically sound and unhindered possibility at weight-bearing.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D001863 Bone Screws Specialized devices used in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY to repair bone fractures. Bone Screw,Screw, Bone,Screws, Bone
D005260 Female Females
D005264 Femoral Fractures Fractures of the femur. Femoral Fracture,Fracture, Femoral,Fractures, Femoral
D005593 Fracture Fixation, Internal The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. Osteosynthesis, Fracture,Fixation, Internal Fracture,Fixations, Internal Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Internal,Fracture Osteosyntheses,Fracture Osteosynthesis,Internal Fracture Fixation,Internal Fracture Fixations,Osteosyntheses, Fracture
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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