This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Trochanteric fracture of the femur is best treated by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Dynamic hip screw, B. Inlay plates, C. Plaster in abduction, D. Plaster in abduction and internal rotation
A: Dynamic hip screw
Answer: A: Dynamic hip screw 
Explanation: Dynamic hip screw (DHS) plate is the implant of choice for fixation.
These days proximal femoral nail (PFN) is also commonly used.