title: Unstable trochanteric fractures: Issues and avoiding pitfalls.
abstract: The incidence of trochanteric fractures is rising because of increasing number of senior citizens with osteoporosis. There are various modalities for reduction and internal fixation. However, the incidence of complications remains high. In the herein article we discuss issues that influence the fixation and outcomes of unstable trochanteric fractures. Moreover, the results of a prospective, randomised, cohort, time bound, hospital based, comparative study is presented.
authors.affiliation: Sushrut Institute of Medical Sciences, Research Centre & Post-Graduate Institute of Orthopedics, Central Bazar Road, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur, 440 010, India. Electronic address: sushrutdsurgeon@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Sushrut
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Babhulkar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Bhabhulkar classification; Cerclage wire; DHS; Harris hip score; Lateral and posterior wall fractures; PFNA 2; Sirus nail; Unstable trochanter