Retrograde nailing of femoral fractures distal to previous osteosynthesis.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
As the proportion of elderly in the population grows, the incidence of femoral fractures distal to previous proximal osteosynthesis is increasing. When the gap between two rigid load-bearing fixations consists of osteopenic bone, the risk of further fractures increases. Herein the authors describe a load-sharing device that stabilizes the fracture and eliminates the osteopenic gap, allowing early mobilization and rapid return to the preinjury level of activity.
Medical subject headings
- Femoral Fractures
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Postoperative Complications
Anatomy
- femur
- hip