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Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures In Octogenarian Patients: Do We Need To Rethink Fixation Strategy?, Shahryar Noordin, Shahbano 1, Tashfeen Ahmad, Idrees Shah
Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures In Octogenarian Patients: Do We Need To Rethink Fixation Strategy?, Shahryar Noordin, Shahbano 1, Tashfeen Ahmad, Idrees Shah
Department of Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To compare outcomes in octogenarians with younger patients up to 1 year after undergoing dynamic hip screw fixation for intertrochanteric fractures to see the effectiveness of the implant.
METHODS:
The retrospective case-control study was conducted at The Aga Khan University and comprised records of patients who underwent dynamic hip screw surgery between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2012. They were divided into two groups based on their age:. Group A <80 years; and Group B > 80 years. All patients had a one-year follow-up> Data including mortality, morbidity, radiological healing time, postoperative ambulatory status and Harris hip score were recorded.
RESULTS:
Of the …
Surgical Management Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Low Prevalence, Developing Country Perspective, Sana Nasim, Tabish Chawla, Ghulam Murtaza Sheikh
Surgical Management Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Low Prevalence, Developing Country Perspective, Sana Nasim, Tabish Chawla, Ghulam Murtaza Sheikh
Department of Surgery
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the outcomes of surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease.
METHODS:
The retrospective case series was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised medical record of adult patients operated between January 1986 and December 2010 for inflammatory bowel disease. Outcomes consisted of complications till last follow-up and 30-day mortality (disease or procedure related). Functional status of patients with ileal pouch was determined via telephone. SPSS 16 was used to analyse data.
RESULTS:
Of the 36 patients whose records were reviewed, 21(58%) were males, and body mass index was less than 23 in 34(91%). A total of …