Valgus Malalignment Due to Internally Malrotated Trochanteric Nail Placement, with Rotational Malalignment in Femoral Shaft Segmental Fracture Fixation, an Underestimated Avoidable Technical Error: A Case Report
https://doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.2003.011
- Author:
Hwang PX, MBBS
1
;
Anuwar NA, MBBS
1
;
Khaw YC, MD
1
;
Hadizie D, MMed Ortho
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
valgus, nail, malalignment, Malunion, malrotated
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2020;14(No.1):74-77
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Coronal malalignment due to malrotated trochanteric nail placement in femoral fracture fixation has never been reported. We present a case of a femoral segmental fracture fixed with a trochanteric nail, with a malrotated placement resulting in a valgus malaligned nail and femur, associated with a rotational malalignment. Knowledge of the modern nail design with proper intra-operative precautions, would avoid this underestimated technical error.
- Full text:16.2020my1080.pdf
