Systematic review evaluates safety and effectiveness of implants for intertrochanteric femoral fractures in older adults, suggesting no superior option exists.
Key Points
InterTAN nail reduced non-mechanical major post-surgery complications significantly, with an OR of 0.55.
The study included 54 trials enrolling 10,275 participants, assessing various implants against sliding hip screw.
Network meta-analysis methods were utilized to evaluate treatment effects and categorize implant interventions.
Results indicate no implant demonstrated clear superiority, although ITN had the highest intraoperative complication risk.