Functional Outcome of Proximal Femoral Nail in Unstable Peritrochanteric Fractures

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Tufan Singh Kathayat · Orthopaedic Trauma Association

Poojan Kumar Rokaya · Orthopaedic Trauma Association

Mangal Rawal · Orthopaedic Trauma Association

Prashanna Dip Karki · Good Hope Hospital

Binit Dhakal · Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital

Shankar Thapa · Police General Hospital

Prabhat Dip Karki

Abstract

PFN fixation effectively treats unstable peritrochanteric fractures in Nepali patients, showing sustained 18-month improvement, especially for younger patients with shorter operative times, proving successful even in resource-limited settings.

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Hip and Femur Fractures Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Bone fractures and treatments

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Published in: Journal of Nepal Health Research Council

Volume 23, Issue 03, pp. 590-596

DOI: 10.33314/jnhrc.v23i03.4999

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Functional Outcome of Proximal Femoral Nail in Unstable Peritrochanteric Fractures

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