[Peritrochanteric fractures treated with a lamina-plate with stay].
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
60 peritrochanteric fractures treated with a lamina-plate with stay were studied. Their socio-professional caracteristics were similar to the whole sample. The functionnal results and the Duke's score were lower than the other osteosyntheses methods, despite a low number of complications. These results could be explained by systematic early weight bearing for the patients. This causes pain which is not well endured by patients included in this study. These patients, in good general and intellectual health, are able to bear, and prefer, prolonged decubitus (without pain). But while early weight bearing is not a priority for this population, it remainds fundamental for the patients with low intellectual function, who most frequently present with this type of fracture.