Repeated Metal Breakage in a Femoral Shaft Fracture with Lateral Bowing: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
;
: 136-141, 2012.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-15334
ABSTRACT
Fractures of the femoral shaft with marked bowing face some obstacles in fixation of the fracture such as difficulty in insertion of the intramedullary nail (IM nail) or exact contouring plate. Locking compression plates (LCP) are an option to manage this problem. However, we experienced consecutive breakage of LCP twice and IM nail once in an 80-year-old female. Finally, union of the fracture was achieved after fixation of the IM nail and additional plate together. Fractures of the femur shaft with marked bowing are thought to have different biomechanical properties; therefore, we present this case with a review of the literature.
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Fêmur
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Unhas
Limite:
Idoso
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Aged80
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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