OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to assess the benefits and effectiveness of a beveled dynamic condylar screw (DCS) using biological fixation the treatment of comminuted subtrochanteric fractures in terms of radiological and functional outcome, operative time, operative blood loss volume, and intraoperative and postoperative complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS From 2006 to 2010, 24 patients (16 male and 8 ... Read more

BACKGROUND: Subtrochanteric femoral fractures are fraught with certain anatomic, biologic and biomechanical challenges. Surgical treatment is the preferred method for management of such fractures; however comminuted subtrochanteric femoral fractures may be associated with high incidence of non-union and implant failure. The variety of extramedullary and intramedullary implant continues to evolve. Intramedullary nailing is the mainstay in the surgical treatment of ... Read more