Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture IMHS 27245

synonyms:

Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS CPT

  • 27245(open treatment of IT, pertrochanteric or subtrochanteric femoral fracture with IM implant)

Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Anatomy


Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Indications

  • Unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures
  • Subtrochanteric hip fractures
  • Reverse obliquity intertrochanteric hip fractures
  • Impending / pathologic proximal femur fracture

Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Contraindications

  • Femoral neck fracture
  • Hip anklyosis
  • Femoral shaft deformity

Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Alternatives

  • DHS

Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Pre-op Planning


Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Technique

  • Sign operative site.
  • Pre-operative antibiotics, +/- regional block.
  • General endotracheal anesthesia
  • position. All bony prominences well padded.
  • Examination under anesthesia.
  • Prep and drape in standard sterile fashion.
  • Irrigate.
  • Close in layers.

Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Complications

  • Screw cut-out: associated with tip-apex distance >25mm, increasing age of the patient, an unstable fracture, a poor reduction, & use of a high-angle (150deg) side-plate
  • Loss of fixation
  • Osteonecrosis of the femoral head
  • Femoral shaft fracture
  • Nonuion
  • Infection
  • Nerve or vascular injury
  • Painful hardware
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • CRPS
  • DVT / PE
  • Heterotopic Ossification
  • Infection, nerve or artery damage, stiffness, weakness, incomplete relief of pain, incomplete return of function or motion, incomplete return to sport, need for further surgery. Medical complications including heart attack, stroke, blood clots, pulmonary embolus, transfusion reaction or death.

Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Follow-up care

  • Post-op:Consider DVT prophylaxis. Weight-bearing as tolerated. Typically require short-term rehabilitation.  Osteoporosis evaluation is generally indicated.
  • 7-10 Days:
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  • 3 Months:
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Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Outcomes


Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture IMHS Review References

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