[Treatment of trochanteric fractures by external fixator].

Abstract

External fixation in trochanteric fractures has been applied since 1957 with good results. This series confirms the advantages of the method in patients with a high operative risk; these are short operative time, minimal blood loss, early mobilisation and acceptable morbidity and mortality rates, considering the old and senile age group with poor medical condition, not allowing conventional treatment. The minor complications such as superficial pin tract infection and proximal pin migration are easily controlled.