title: [Osteosynthesis of fractures of the trochanteric region using the gamma nail, apropos of 76 reviewed cases].
abstract: The authors present 76 cases of trochanteric fractures, treated by a Gamma nail. The minimal follow-up was 6 months, with clinical and roentgenographical check-ups. The mean age was 74 years, with a female majority as classically; the most common cause was a simple fall. Unstable fractures represented 53% of the cases, with 39% subtrochanteric; nevertheless, full weight bearing was possible in 83% of the cases. The mechanical complications of this new technique have been studied in details and compared with other most common methods of osteosyntheses: the Ender rod and the sliding screw plate. The Gamma nail shows an uncontestable superiority compared to Ender's rods, but it has little advantage to D.H.S.-T.H.S., particularly because of the delay in full-weight bearing and deep infection rate. The Gamma nail moreover seems to be better adapted for the treatment of subtrochanteric fractures.
authors: Service de Chirurgie orthopédique, Hôpital St Louis, La Rochelle, France.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Arnaout
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Beya
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Delplace
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Vial
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Lecestre
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Ostéosynthèse des fractures de la région trochantérienne par clou gamma, à propos de 76 cas revus.