A group of 128 elderly patients (> 75 years) suffering from peritrochanteric fractures of the femur were treated by the gamma nailing procedure. Results were 81% very good to good and 7% fair. The lethality rate was 8% for the first 4 months. No cases of deep infection, no fractures of the femur following nailing, and no problems with the lag screw were noticed.
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