Research Article

Dynamic Hip Screw with Trochanter-Stabilizing Plate Compared with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation as a Treatment for Unstable AO/OTA 31-A2 and 31-A3 Intertrochanteric Fractures

Table 7

Image outcome, implant-related complications, and reoperation in 31A3 fractures.

DHS+TSP , (%)PFNA , (%) value

Osseous union61500.303
Failure of osteosynthesis
 All2 (3.2)4 (7.4)0.122
 Screw cutout1 (1.6)0
 Nonunion1 (1.6)3 (5.6)
 Peri-implant fracture01 (1.9)
Implant irritation13 (20.6)12 (22.2)0.835
Reoperation
 All6 (9.5)6 (11.1)0.779
 Implant removal6 (9.5)4 (7.4)
 New osteosynthesis02 (3.7)