Volume: 2
Year: 2025, Page: 1-5,
Received: April 23, 2025 Accepted: April 24, 2025 Published: April 29, 2025
Proximal femoral intertrochanteric fractures are common and serious clinical conditions, mainly seen in the elderly, commonly due to low-energy trauma. These fractures pose a considerable challenge because of their impact on mobility, independence, and the risk of complications. Dynamic hip screws (DHS) are widely utilized for the fixation of stable and unstable intertrochanteric fractures, effecting good stabilization, bone healing, and enabling early mobilization. This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes of DHS fixation in patients with intertrochanteric fractures. A prospective observational study was conducted among 75 patients aged ≥40 years with isolated intertrochanteric fractures. Patients were managed with DHS fixation, and their functional outcomes were assessed 3 months after surgery using the Harris Hip Score. Demographic information, clinical outcomes, and complications were recorded. The average age of the patients was 58.65 ± 5.72 years, 56% were female and 44% were male. Most patients (82.67%) had a Harris Hip Score in the range of 80-89, signifying good functional outcomes. The average Harris Hip Score was 83.56 ± 2.89, indicating that DHS fixation can restore function in patients with intertrochanteric fractures. This study demonstrated that DHS fixation showed satisfactory functional outcomes in patients with intertrochanteric fractures, with most having good recovery. This study confirms that DHS is a cost-effective treatment with the benefits of early mobilization, fewer complications, and improved quality of life.
Keywords: Dynamic Hip Screw; Intertrochanteric Fractures; Functional Outcomes; Harris Hip Score
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