Treatment of Intertrochanteric Fracture With New Type of Intramedullary Nail

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult men or women aged 18 years and older (with no upper age limit). * Fracture of the intertrochanteric fracture confirmed with either anteroposterior and lateral hip radiographs, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). * Operative treatment of fractures within 14 days of presenting to the emergency room. * Patient was ambulatory prior to fracture, though they may have used an aid such as a cane or a walker. * Anticipated medical optimalization for operative fixation of the hip. * Provision of informed consent by patient or legal guardian. * No other major trauma. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not suitable for internal fixation (i.e., severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or pathologic fracture). * Associated major injuries of the lower extremity (i.e., ipsilateral or contralateral fractures of the foot, ankle, tibia, fibula, knee, or femur; dislocations of the ankle, knee, or hip; or femoral head defects or fracture). * Retained hardware around the affected hip. * Infection around the hip (i.e., soft tissue or bone). * Patients with disorders of bone metabolism except osteoporosis (i.e., Paget's disease, renal osteodystrophy, osteomalacia). * Moderate or severe cognitively impaired patients (i.e., Six Item Screener with 3 or more errors). * Patients with Parkinson's disease (or dementia) severe enough to increase the likelihood of falling or severe enough to compromise rehabilitation. * Likely problems, in the judgment of …