Comparison of proximal femoral universal nail and proximal femoral nail anti-rotation internal fixation for older patients with intertrochanteric femoral fracture: a retrospective cohort study
Retrospective cohort study shows PFUN reduced implant failure in older patients with intertrochanteric femoral fractures, suggesting a promising alternative to PFNA.
Key Points
The PFUN demonstrated a significantly lower rate of implant failure compared to PFNA in older patients with intertrochanteric femoral fractures.
At 3 and 6 months post-surgery, Harris hip scores and Parker-Palmer mobility scores were significantly higher in the PFUN group.
Using a retrospective cohort analysis of 435 patients, data on demographics, surgery duration, and complications were collected.
The findings indicate that PFUN accelerates rehabilitation and reduces complications, highlighting its potential as a safer option for these fractures.