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Cement Filling Technique to Prevent Greater Trochanter Displacement in Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Intertrochanteric Fracture: A Technical Note

  • Byung-Chan Choi (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital) ;
  • Kyung-Jae Lee (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital) ;
  • Eun-Seok Son (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital) ;
  • Byung-Woo Min (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital)
  • Received : 2023.12.02
  • Accepted : 2024.02.06
  • Published : 2024.09.01
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Abstract

With the increasing use of primary hip arthroplasty for management of intertrochanteric fractures, firm fixation and union of the greater trochanteric (GT) fragment are required during hip arthroplasty for management of intertrochanteric fractures. Various methods have been suggested to address this issue. However, displacement of the GT is a frequent occurrence. We have introduced a cement-filling technique for performance of hip arthroplasty of the proximal femur for achievement of immediate firm fixation of the GT. Cement filling during performance of hip arthroplasty for management of femoral intertrochanteric fractures is a valuable technique for preventing displacement of the GT and to encourage early mobilization.

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Acknowledgement

We give special thanks to Mi-Kyung Kang for supporting this report.

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