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October 9, 2025International Journal of Environmental SciencesOpen Access

Functional Outcome Of Unstable Trochanteric Fractures Fixed Using Proximal Femoral Nail (Pfn)

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DMDaniel L. Mueller

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Overview

Prospective observational study finds proximal femoral nail improves outcomes in unstable fractures, with lower complication rates.

Key Points

  • By three months, 71% of patients achieved good to excellent function after treatment with PFN.
  • Complication rate was low at 11.1%, with malunion in 6.7% and non-union in 4.4% of cases.
  • The study utilized Modified Harris Hip Score to assess functional outcomes in 45 patients treated with PFN.
  • Statistical analysis highlighted that the mechanism of injury significantly influenced functional outcomes.

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Daniel L. Mueller (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e75e6ef55d23b552f57eeahttps://doi.org/10.64252/p0f1jf75
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