Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur can be treated by all of the following methods except: (A) Skeletal traction on Thomas' splint, (B) Smith Petersen Nail, (C) Condylar blade plate, (D) Ender's nail
Answer is B. Smith Peterson Nail is a cannulated tri-flanged nail that was used for internal fixation of fracture neck of femur Results obtained by S-P nail were dissatisfactory and it is no more recommended for use these days.
Other three options are used for the treatment of the subtrochanteric fracture.