Subtrochanteric Femoral Fracture during Trochanteric Nailing for the Treatment of Femoral Shaft Fracture.
10.4055/cios.2013.5.3.230
- Author:
Ho Hyun YUN
1
;
Chi Hun OH
;
Ju Won YI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea. 3188yun@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Femur;
Fracture;
Trochanteric nailing
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Female;
Femoral Fractures/radiography/*surgery;
Fracture Fixation, Internal/*adverse effects/methods;
Hip Fractures/*etiology/radiography;
Humans;
Iatrogenic Disease;
Male;
Middle Aged
- From:Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
2013;5(3):230-234
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report on three cases of subtrochanteric femoral fractures during trochanteric intramedullary nailing for the treatment of femoral shaft fractures. Trochanteric intramedullary nails, which have a proximal lateral bend, are specifically designed for trochanteric insertion. When combined with the modified insertion technique, trochanteric intramedullary nails reduce iatrogenic fracture comminution and varus malalignment. We herein describe technical aspects of trochanteric intramedullary nailing for femoral shaft fractures to improve its application and prevent implant-derived complications.
