Abstract
Introduction: Intertrochanteric femur fractures commonly occurin the elderly patients usually due to low energy trauma and in young patients due to high velocity trauma. It is treated by extramedullary as well as intramedullary implants. Among intramedullary implants, proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA2) is become much popular due to better functional outcome. Purpose of this study is to analyze clinico-radiological and functional outcome of intertochanteric fractures treated by PFNA2.Material and Methods: The study was conducted at the Department of Orthopaedics, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh from June,2019 to May,2020.Results: The functional outcome was assessed with Harris hip score. The mean Harris hip score was 87.9 at nal follow-up Conclusion:PFNA2 is safe and effective xation implant for treatment of intertrochanteric femur fracture due to less blood loss, less intraoperative complications, minimal soft tissue damage and good union rate.
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