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Operative complications of subtrochanteric fractures reach up to 25%.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n Retrospectively compare clinical and radiographic outcome of subtrochanteric fractures treated by long and short intramedullary nailing, analysing rates of complications<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n 390 patients were chosen from the archives. 194 patients were available: 70 treated with a short intramedullary nail (Group A), while 124 with long one (Group B). Radiographic evaluation at 6 and 12 months assess failure of the osteosynthesis. Clinical outcomes were the return to normal activities prior trauma and VAS scale. Group A mean age was 81.37 years, group B mean age was 78.9 years (29-99, SD: 15.38).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Radiografic Healing was found in 66 patients (94.28%) in group A, while in 116 patients (94.54%) in group B. Pseudarthrosis was found in 4 cases (5.71%) in group A, while in 8 cases (6.45%) in group B. Implant failure occurred in 5 cases: one required revision of fixation, while 4 require hip replacement. 59 patients of group A (84.29%) returned to social life, while 102 patients (81.94%) in group B. Group A mean VAS was 1.55, Group B mean VAS was 1.49.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Comparison of the two group showed no differences. Complication percentages are in line with literature. 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