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01-11-2012 | Original Paper

Tip apex distance, hip screw placement, and neck shaft angle as potential risk factors for cut-out failure of hip screws after surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fractures

Authors: Hagen Andruszkow, Michael Frink, Cornelia Frömke, Amir Matityahu, Christian Zeckey, Philipp Mommsen, Stefanie Suntardjo, Christian Krettek, Frank Hildebrand

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 11/2012

Abstract

Purpose

To describe the quality of osteosynthesis after intertrochanteric fractures evaluation of tip apex distance (TAD) and position of the hip screw have been established. Furthermore, a slightly valgus fracture reduction has been suggested to reduce the risk of cut-out failure. However, uniform recommendations for optimal screw positioning and fracture reduction are still missing. The purpose of our study was to confirm potential risk factors for cut-out of hip screws of intertrochanteric fractures and to provide recommendations for practical clinical use.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of all patients with intertrochanteric fractures treated with a DHS or a gamma nail between January of 2007 and May of 2010 was performed at a level I trauma center.

Results

Two hundred thirty-five patients with intertrochanteric fractures after intra- and extramedullary stabilization were analyzed. A TAD of more than 25 mm was demonstrated to be the most important factor for cut-out in stable and unstable fractures. Fracture reduction with a valgus NSA of 5–10° was associated with a trend towards a lower rate of screw cut-out while an anterior placement of the screw (Parker’s ratio index of <40) significantly increased cut-out incidence.

Conclusions

According to our results, the TAD should not exceed 25 mm in stable (AO/OTA A1) as well as unstable (AO/OTA A2) fractures. An increased anterior hip screw placement should be avoided while fracture reduction with a slight valgus Neck Shaft seems favorable.

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Title: Tip apex distance, hip screw placement, and neck shaft angle as potential risk factors for cut-out failure of hip screws after surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fractures
Authors: Hagen Andruszkow
Michael Frink
Cornelia Frömke
Amir Matityahu
Christian Zeckey
Philipp Mommsen
Stefanie Suntardjo
Christian Krettek
Frank Hildebrand
Publication date: 01-11-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 11/2012
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1636-0

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Tip apex distance, hip screw placement, and neck shaft angle as potential risk factors for cut-out failure of hip screws after surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fractures

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