Eight two patients underwent 86 Küntscher Y nailing for impending and pathological fractures of the proximal femur. All but five mobilised post-operatively, thus improving their quality of life. Eighteen patients died in hospital. Prophylactic nailing improved survival. Fifteen out of 86 nailings were followed by complications.
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