Improved Brown’s Frame in the Application of the Conservative Treatment of Intertrochanteric Fracture
LI Hu
ZHANG Jun
CAO Ji-lie
Abstract：Objective:To design a fixing device for the conservative treatment of intertrochanteric fracture.Method:From May 2013 to May 2015,20 patients with intertrochanteric fractures in the hospital were selected,there were 11 males and 9 females with the average age of 73 years old(63-87 years old). Bone traction for all of the patients,limbs were put on the improved Brown’s frame with traction and fixation.The application effect of the devices in the conservative treatment of intertrochanteric fracture was evaluated.Result:All the patients were followed up.Harris Hip score from 61 points to 90 points with an average of 80.9 points.2 patients were excellent.9 patients were good.6 patients were fair.3 patients were poor.There was no coxa vara was found.Shortening of limbs was (0.69±0.81)cm. Conclusion:The design of improved Brown’s frame is accordant with biomechanics.It is more efficient for coxa vara and shortening of limbs caused by fracture of the femoral intertrochanteric.It is suitable for popularization and application.
Keywords：Intertrochanteric fractureConservative treatmentImproved Brown’s frameCoxa vara
Publication Date：2016-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：2( 19-20 )