FRACTURE: AO PFNA 2 new implant design for proximal femur fracture in elderly
A 66 yr old female presented with
history of fall in bathroom. She had complains of severe pain in left hip
region with inability to stand. X rays showed comminuted fracture proximal
femur. The patient was diabetic, hypertensive and had marked osteoporosis. The
patient was prepared for operation theatre. Fracture fixation was done using AO
PFNA 2 with angle blade fixation in head of femur. Thus implant allows a very
good hold of the blade in the head of femur as minimal bone has to be removed
for its insertion. This implant allows a dynamic controlled collapse at
fracture site along with the advantages of intramedullary support to overall
construct. The surgical time is short and minimal blood loss is there. The
blade had a very good hold in the head of femur and the patient could be
mobilized early.