Comparative evaluation of postoperative health status and functional outcome in patients treated with either proximal femoral nail or hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fracture.

HA has several advantages, including early mobilization and decreased dependency. However, it is associated with greater blood loss, a higher need for blood transfusion, and longer surgical duration than PFN, all of which are predisposing factors for significantly higher risk of reduced CIRS scores.