Cut-out risk factor analysis after intramedullary nailing for the treatment of extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur: a retrospective study

Jae Youn Yoon, Sehan Park, Taehyun Kim, Gun Il Im

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Abstract

Backgrounds: The basic method of surgical treatment for extracapsular hip fractures (ECFs), including intertrochanteric fracture and basicervical fracture (BCF), is osteosynthesis. Intramedullary nails are among the most commonly used fixation devices for these fractures. Our study aimed to report the clinical outcomes of ECF treatment with two different nail devices and to analyze the risk factors associated with screw cut-out. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 273 patients (300 cases) from a single institution who underwent surgical treatment for ECF between January 2013 and October 2018. Overall, 138 patients were eligible for the study and were divided into two groups according to the osteosynthesis device used. We evaluated the clinical outcomes of fracture surgery and performed univariate and multivariate regression analyses to identify risk factors associated with screw cut-out in each group. Results: We used proximal femoral nails (group 1) to treat 83 patients and cephalomedullary nails (group 2) to treat 55 patients. Nine cut-outs (group 1, 6 cases; group 2, 3 cases) occurred during follow-up. The patients’ high body mass index (BMI) (p = 0.019), BCFs (p = 0.007), non-extramedullary reduction in the anteroposterior and lateral planes (p = 0.032 and p = 0.043, respectively), and anti-rotation screw pull-outs (p = 0.041) showed a positive correlation to screw cut-out in the univariate analysis of group 1. In group 2, only BCFs was positively correlated (p = 0.020). In the multivariate analysis of group 1, the patients’ BMIs (p = 0.024) and BCFs (p = 0.024) showed a positive correlation with cut-out. Meanwhile, the multivariate analysis of group 2 did not identify any factors associated with cut-out. Conclusions: The cut-out risk was significantly higher in the BCF cases, regardless of the nail design used. Considerable attention should be paid to treating such unstable fractures. We expect that new-generation nails using a helical blade, or interlocking derotation and interlocking screws may improve surgical outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Article number107
JournalBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2022

Keywords

  • Basicervical femoral neck fracture
  • Complication
  • Intertrochanteric fracture
  • Intramedullary nail cut-out

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