Proximal femoral nail antirotation versus InterTan nail for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This meta-analysis compared the efficacy and safety of Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation (PFNA) and InterTan Nail in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. Given the high incidence of femoral intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly population and its impact on quality of life, choosing the most effective and safest surgical option is crucial. PFNA and InterTan are currently two commonly used techniques, but there is a lack of systematic evaluation comparing their safety and effectiveness. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap through Meta-analysis, providing clinicians with evidence-based treatment recommendations.

Materials and methods

A computer search was used to search for published literature on PFNA and InterTan in the treatment of intertrochant

SUBMITTER: Liao CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11233004 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature