Comparison of stable and unstable pertrochanteric femur fractures managed with 2- and 4-hole side plates

摘要

BackgroundSliding hip screw (SHS) fixation traditionally involves the use of 4-hole side plates; however, 4-hole plates have disadvantages, including longer surgery and greater postoperative pain, and there is little evidence that they provide increased stability. We compared 2- and 4-hole side plates in stable and unstable pertrochanteric fractures.