The PFNA system treats intertrochanteric fractures of the femur and postoperative immobilization is stable and firm as long as the surgery is successful. Recovery needs to be done under the doctor’s guidance to avoid loosening, breaking or displacement of the internal fixation due to premature movement on the ground.
PFNA system is a new type of internal fixation system for proximal femur, which is a more mature and less traumatic surgical solution, and most of them are firmly fixed and have good recovery after surgery. After 2-3 weeks of operation, the fracture can be unweight-bearing activities, and after 6 weeks of X-ray review, the fracture can be partially weight-bearing activities after scab formation, and after 3 months of review, the fracture can be completely healed and can be weight-bearing walking.
Intertrochanteric femur fracture is common in the elderly osteoporosis population, after the emergence of should consult a doctor in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s advice to choose the appropriate treatment program and rehabilitation exercise. A series of complications can easily occur due to conservative treatment in the elderly. If they can tolerate surgical treatment, they should choose surgical treatment as much as possible. PFNA system fixation is a major surgical option, which is relatively mature, so there is no need to worry too much.