Failure of intramedullary femoral nail with segmental breakage of distal locking bolts: a case report and review of the literature / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
;
(6): 188-192, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-334599
ABSTRACT
Breakage of locking bolts is an important cause of interlocking nail failure in femoral fractures. It usually occurs in the form of single breakage in one of the distal bolts of the nail or nail breakage around the distal locking hole. Here we report an unusual case of intramedullary femoral nail failure with segmental breakage of both the distal locking bolts. Such a scenario usually complicates further management. We successfully managed this case with exchange nailing without bone grafting. Here we briefly reviewed the literature regarding such an unusual presentation and discussed in detail the possible etiology of such a presentation and the management options when facing such a complex situation.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Bone Nails
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Treatment Failure
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Femoral Fractures
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
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Methods
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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