[Ender's so-called alignment nailing in the treatment of trochanteric fractures in the young adult, and under certain circumstances: is it reasonable? Study of a series of 50 cases].

The technique and results of an original method of "alignment Ender's nailing", combining standard Ender's nailing with post-operative traction is described. This method is directed towards young patients in two well-defined situations: the complexity of the trochanteric fracture and the debilitation of the patient. A consecutive series of 50 cases have been analysed. There were no infections and no technical failures. A detailed study of hip and knee function and of the anatomical reconstruction in both antero-posterior and lateral planes with a mean follow-up of 20 months has shown 82.6 per cent of good and very good results.