| Objective To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of hollow screw and suture anchor in the treatment of those adolescent patients with fractures of femoral lesser trochanter. Methods The clinical data of 8 adolescent patients with fractures of femoral lesser trochanter underwent inner fixation with hollow screw and suture anchor, ever treated in our hospital from Jun 2007 to Feb 2014 with follow-ups, were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical efficacy and radiographic appearance of these patients were evaluated during the follow-up period of 12-25 months[(14.3±4.4) months on average], based on the complications and scores of Sanders hip joint function at 12 months after operation, together with the X-ray features of position of fracture ends, state of fracture healing and proximal femoral epiphysis growth. Results All patients had fracture healing time of 8-12 weeks, (10.3±2.1) weeks on average, and all operative incisions were primary healing, without such complications as soft tissue and bone infections, internal fixation looseness or breakage, dysplasia of proximal femoral epiphysis, and impairments of lateral femoral cutaneous nerves. Their scores of Sanders hip joint function were all excellent (60 points). Conclusion In the treatment of fracture of femoral lesser trochanter in adolescents, fixation with hollow screw and suture anchor could achieve desired reduction and fixation of the fracture ends, with fewer complications, faster fracture union, and better clinical efficacy. |
