Intertrochanteric osteotomy with a short intramedullary locking nail

Authors
Barden, B Loer, F Fitzek, JG
Citation
B. Barden et al., Intertrochanteric osteotomy with a short intramedullary locking nail, INT ORTHOP, 23(6), 1999, pp. 337-340
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
ISSN journal
03412695 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
337 - 340
Database
ISI
SICI code
0341-2695(199912)23:6<337:IOWASI>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
In this study the Gamma nail was used for fixation after intertrochanteric osteotomy in osteoarthritis. In 31 patients varus, valgus and complex inter trochanteric osteotomies were stabilized. The patients were allowed full we ight bearing 2 weeks postoperatively. After a mean follow-up of 25.6 (13-42 ) months 29 osteotomies were healed. Two patients were lost to follow-up. N o femoral shaft fractures or thigh pain occurred.