Introduction: Intertrochanteric fractures of the femur are prevalent in the elderly, and leave patients with functional restrictions after surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the functional recovery at 1-year follow-up of elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures treated surgically with the dynamic hip screw (DHS) or proximal femoral nail (PFN) fixation techniques.
Material And Methods: This prospective, randomised, blinded trial included patients aged over 65 years with intertrochanteric fractures classified as AO group 31.