The Treatment of Intertrochanteric Fractures: Results Using an Intramedullary Nail With Integrated Cephalocervical Screws and Linear Compression

Abstract

The InterTan device appears to be a reliable implant for the treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fractures. Its design provides for stability against rotation and minimizes neck malunions (shortening) through linear intraoperative compression of the head/neck segment to the shaft. As a result of the negligible complication rate and improved clinical outcomes, this implant is now the standard treatment for all intertrochanteric fractures at our institution.