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Cervicocephalic medial screw migration after intertrochanteric fracture fixation, OTA/AO 31-A2, using intramedullary nail Gamma3: report of 2 cases and literature review.
- Source :
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Journal of orthopaedic trauma [J Orthop Trauma] 2013 Nov; Vol. 27 (11), pp. e264-7. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Cervicocephalic screw medialization is a rare complication after intertrochanteric fracture synthesis with a Gamma3-type intramedullary nail. Only 6 cases of intrapelvic penetration by Gamma3 lag screw have been described. We now describe 2 additional cases and a review of the literature.
- Subjects :
- Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bone Nails adverse effects
Bone Nails classification
Bone Screws classification
Foreign-Body Migration diagnostic imaging
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary methods
Hip Joint surgery
Humans
Male
Pelvic Bones diagnostic imaging
Pelvic Bones injuries
Radiography
Reoperation
Treatment Outcome
Bone Screws adverse effects
Foreign-Body Migration diagnosis
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary instrumentation
Hip Fractures surgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1531-2291
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of orthopaedic trauma
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23515128
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e31829203ca