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  • Title: Fixation options for reconstruction of the greater trochanter in unstable intertrochanteric fracture with arthroplasty.
    Author: Huang G, Zhang M, Qu Z, Zhang Y, Wang X, Kang W, Zhang M.
    Journal: Medicine (Baltimore); 2021 Jul 02; 100(26):e26395. PubMed ID: 34190155.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: With the aggravation of population aging, the incidence of intertrochanteric fracture also increases dramatically. Patients are often elderly accompany with severe osteoporosis and various complications. Therefore, we should select an individualized treatment based on the each patient's state. Arthroplasty is recommended for unstable fractures with obvious osteoporosis, ipsilateral femoral head necrosis or arthritis. Rigid fixation of the greater trochanter with arthroplasty is challenging because of the powerful pulling forces created by multiple muscles being transmitted to the greater trochanter. Currently, there are few contemporary literatures on the evaluation of unstable intertrochanteric fracture with efficient fixation of the greater trochanter. Moreover, there is no consensus to choose which implant to immobilize the greater trochanter. The purpose of this study was to review previous literatures and provide a valuable guidance. CONCLUSIONS: The locking plate, which not only provides rigid fixation but also results in lower rate of postoperative complications. However, further prospective randomized and cohort studies are needed.
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