Indications
- Severely comminuted fractures.
- Preexisting symptomatic degenerative arthritis.
- Osteoporotic bone that is unlikely to hold internal fixation.
- Salvage for failed internal fixation.
Technique :
- Reduction of calcar fragment or replacing prosthesis.
- Must attempt fixation of greater trochanter to shaft.
Pros: possible earlier return for full weight bearing.