Breakage of Cephalomedullary Nail Used in the Treatment of Proximal Femur Fractures: Case Report.
10.12671/jkfs.2016.29.1.42
- Author:
Seok Hyun KWEON
1
;
Chang Hyun SHIN
;
Jin Sung PARK
;
Byoung San CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Proximal femur;
Fracture;
Breakage;
Cephalomedullary nail
- MeSH:
Early Ambulation;
Femur*;
Orthopedics;
Rehabilitation;
Weight-Bearing
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2016;29(1):42-49
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Internal fixation using a cephalomedullary nail as treatment for proximal femur fracture has recently been popular for early ambulation and rehabilitation. However metal breakage at the lag screw insertion site was reported due to non-union, delayed-union, and early weight bearing. In our orthopedic department, we experienced 2 cases of nail breakage at the lag screw insertion site, therefore we report on evaluation of the cause of metal failure and prevention of complications with literature review.
