A Case Report of Unique Complications of PFNA Penetration of the Blade into the Hip Joint
Journal of the Korean Hip Society
;
: 318-322, 2011.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-727053
ABSTRACT
The proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) is a useful device to fix trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur. We report a case of postoperative penetration of the helical blade through the femoral head into the hip joint without any sign of rotational or varus instability in the fracture.
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Main subject:
Femur
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Head
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Hip
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Hip Fractures
/
Hip Joint
/
Nails
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Hip Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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