Comparison of Post-operative Functional Outcomes of Intertrochanteric Fractures Treated With Trochanteric Fixation Nail Versus Proximal Femoral Nail
Both TFN and PFN are effective and reliable options for intertrochanteric fracture fixation. While outcomes are largely comparable, TFN may offer marginal advantages in operative ease and implant-related complications.
Authors
- Aruddha Sarkar
- Joydeep Das (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4691-2087)
- Rahul Mali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8912-4939)
- R. Prasad
- Hitesh Garg
- Manu Gautam
- Abhishek Sengupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9105-3743)
Institutions
- Safdarjang Hospital (IN)
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital (IN)
- Max Super Speciality Hospital (IN)
- KIIT University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-06-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.86942
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01