Comparative efficacy of proximal femoral nail vs dynamic condylar screw in treating unstable intertrochanteric fractures

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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2024; 15(8): 796-806
Published online Aug 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i8.796

Comparative efficacy of proximal femoral nail vs dynamic condylar screw in treating unstable intertrochanteric fractures

Ahmed Mohamed Yousif Mohamed, Monzir Salih, Mohanad Abdulgadir, Ayman E Abbas, Duha Lutfi Turjuman

Ahmed Mohamed Yousif Mohamed, Mohanad Abdulgadir, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi 92510, United Arab Emirates

Monzir Salih, Ayman E Abbas, Department of General Surgery, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi 92510, United Arab Emirates

Duha Lutfi Turjuman, Medical Intern, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi 92510, United Arab Emirates

Co-first authors: Ahmed Mohamed Yousif Mohamed and Monzir Salih.

Author contributions: Yousif Mohamed AM, Salih M, Abdulgadir M, Abbas AE, and Turjuman DL designed the research study, extracted and analyzed the data, and prepared the report; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.

Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.

PRISMA 2009 Checklist statement: The authors have read the PRISMA 2009 Checklist, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the PRISMA 2009 Checklist.

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Corresponding author: Ahmed Mohamed Yousif Mohamed, MBBS, Doctor, Department of Orthopaedic, Burjeel Medical City, 28th Street, Mohamed Bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi 92510, United Arab Emirates. ahmedtom11@hotmail.com

Received: May 22, 2024
Revised: June 23, 2024
Accepted: July 19, 2024
Published online: August 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The management of unstable intertrochanteric fractures frequently utilizes both proximal femoral nails and dynamic condylar screws. This meta-analysis critically examined the effectiveness thereof, aiming to identify the superior treatment option. These findings are pivotal to refine surgical strategies, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes in managing these challenging orthopedic injuries.