Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: M848- Other disorders of continuity of bone
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Antegrade intramedullary interlocking nail in shaft of femur fractures using greater trochanter entry point: Antegrade intramedullary interlocking nail will be inserted through greater
Sponsors
Dr Ankit Gaurav
Dr Pebam Sudesh
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All skeletally mature patients of age 18 to 65 years with recent isolated shaft of femur fracture which are closed type or Gustilo Anderson type I/II shall be considered for inclusion in the present study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Age 65 years 2. Polytrauma patients 3. Gustilo Anderson type III 4. Fractures > 3 weeks old 5. Patients with peripherical vascular disease, smokers. 6. Patients with history of inflammatory, rheumatological or chronic diseases such as uncontrolled DM,HTN,CKD and immunocompromised patients 7. Pathological or atypical fractures 8. Pregnant females 9. Previous surgery in same bone 10. Patient not willing to give consent for the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Functional outcome using modified Harris hip score at 6 months post operative period 2. Fracture union starting at 1 month post operative periodTimepoint: 1. 6 months post operative perios 2. 1 month post operative period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Surgical time from skin incision to closure 2. Intra operative fluoroscopy exposure by number of c arm shots taken 3. Iatrogenic fracturesTimepoint: Intra operative variables | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ankit Gaurav
Department Of Orthopaedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Outcome results
None listed