Femoral intertrochanteric fracture is one of the most common hip fractures, and the internal fixation is the preferred treatment. The position of cephalic fixator is an important factor to evaluate the effect of operation and the prognosis of treatment. Tip-apex-distance(TAD)is the most classical method to evaluate the position of cephalic fixator, but it is still controversial. In recent years, the axis-blade angle,tip-neck distance ratio, eccentric distance(ED)and standardized TAD(STAD)have been proposed,though with limitations, they also provide a new perspective for clinical practice. In this study, we reviewed the literature on the evaluation of the position of cephalic fixator in order to provide the corresponding references and guidance for the clinical operation of internal fixation. Both STAD and ED may be the theoretical possibility of artificial intelligence evaluation of the position of cephalic fixator in the future.