Use of cemented standard stem arthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients: A pilot study

Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the use of cemented standard stem arthroplasty for treating intertrochanteric fractures in old-aged patients. Methods This was a single-arm clinical trial on 20 patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures. The study’s inclusion criteria encompassed both sexes, individuals over 60 years old, and those with unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures. The study excluded individuals with pathological fractures, those with concomitant shaft fractures, and those who denied informed consent. The duration of the study was 12 months. Six months after the operation, the first follow-up radiograph was performed, then after another 6 months, a final follow-up radiograph was performed at 12 months follow-up. Results There was a high statistically significant difference in Harris’s hip score at different times (post-operative, at 6 months, and 12 months). Conclusion Cemented standard stem arthroplasty is a good option for unstable-type intertrochanteric fractures in older patients.