Outcomes of internal fixation of intracapsular hip fractures using dynamic locking plate system (Targon® FN).

BACKGROUND

Targon® FN locking plate system for intracapsular fracture fixation provides superior rotational stability and been found to reduce rate of complications and improve patients' outcomes. We aim to review the clinical outcomes of Targon® FN system in our unit.

METHODS

retrospective consecutive study of patients with intracapsular hip fractures treated with Targon locking plate with a minimum 18 months follow up. Our primary outcome measure was rate of complications and re-operations.

RESULTS

43 consecutive patients (32 females, 11 males) with average age of 77 years (range 46-93). There were 34 (79%) non-displaced fractures and 9 (21%) displaced fractures. The complication rate was 11.6%; 2 patients developed avascular necrosis, 2 patients had non-union and 1 patient had femoral head screw cut-out. Overall re-operation rate was 9.3%.

CONCLUSION

Intracapsular hip fracture fixation using the Targon® FN locking plate system seem to achieve satisfactory outcomes with low rate of complications.