Research Article

The Results of Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Treated with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation-2 with respect to Different Greater Trochanteric Entry Points

Table 2

Radiographic parameters.

n = 40Group L (20)Group M (20) value

Tip apex distance (more than 25 mm)450.5

Average tip apex distance20.5320.020.8
Mean and SD6.26.63

Neck shaft angle (difference between operated and normal side)
 <5° good13140.08
 5°–10° acceptable36
 >10° poor40

Cleveland index
 Suboptimal position660.63
 Ideal position1414