@article {5290,
	title = {Functional outcome and complications using the intramedullary hip screw for intertrochanteric fractures.},
	journal = {J Surg Orthop Adv},
	volume = {20},
	year = {2011},
	month = {2011 Fall},
	pages = {188-92},
	abstract = {We prospectively studied 110 consecutive patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures treated with the 130 degree angle, 10-mm short IMHS intramedullary hip screw (IMHS, Smith \& Nephew, Richards, Memphis, TN). Surgery was performed within 36 hours from admission; all patients were mobilized immediately postoperatively. Fracture union, pre- and post-operative mobility status and complications were evaluated. Eighty patients were included in the postoperative evaluation for a mean followup of 14 (range, 9 to 25) months. Mortality was 19\%. Union occurred in 79 fractures within 6 months from surgery; there was one case of screw cut-out and one case of deep venous thrombosis. Periprosthetic femoral shaft fractures were not observed. At the latest examination, the mean mobility score decreased from 8.4 +/- 1.6 to 7.1 +/- 2.1 (p = 0.0001); 26 patients (32\%) fully achieved the preoperative mobility score and 54 patients (68\%) achieved more than 90\% of the preoperative mobility score. The IMHS intramedullary hip screw represents a reliable method for the treatment of patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures, and provides for early mobilization and rehabilitation of the patients with acceptable complications.},
	keywords = {Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Bone Screws, Female, Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary, Hip Fractures, Humans, Male, Prospective Studies},
	issn = {1548-825X},
	author = {Mavrogenis, Andreas F and Nikolaou, Vassilios and Efstathopoulos, Nikolaos and Korres, Demetrios S and Pneumaticos, Spyros G}
}
