Generally, intramedullary nails should be removed 12 to 18 months after surgery, or the patient’s condition can be considered without removing intramedullary nails. 1. The intertrochanteric fracture can be completely healed 12 to 18 months after surgery. At this time, when the fracture is completely healed, there is no obvious local pain and swelling, and the patient can walk with normal weight bearing without any discomfort, the intramedullary nail can be removed. 2. If the patient is old or in poor physical condition, the fracture has healed completely after the operation, and the intramedullary nail does not cause infection, etc., then the intramedullary nail can not be removed, so as not to leave a large hole after removal, which will reduce the strength of the femoral trochanter and the neck of the femur and easily cause secondary fracture. 3. If the patient is in good physical condition, it is recommended to remove the intramedullary nails after the fracture is completely healed. If the intramedullary nails are not removed for a long time, and the nails are relatively long metal foreign bodies, other discomforts may occur after being in the body for a long time. When to remove the intramedullary nail for intertrochanteric fracture needs to be decided according to the patient’s own situation, and it is recommended that the patient should consult a doctor in time, and after examination, a professional doctor will make a recommendation.