Late laceration of the superficial femoral artery by an intertrochanteric fracture fragment.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.5301/HIP.2011.6512.
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Abstract
Injury to the femoral vessels is a rare complication after intertrochanteric fractures, and usually involves the profunda femoris artery. We report the case of a 79-year-old male with an intertrochanteric fracture, treated by closed antegrade intramedullary nailing, which was complicated by late injury to the superficial femoral artery 5 weeks after surgery. The injury was caused by a spike of bone from the anteriorly displaced lesser trochanter fragment. Direct suture of the injured artery was possible without subsequent complications.
Medical subject headings
- Femoral Artery
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Hip Fractures
- Lacerations
- Vascular System Injuries
Anatomy
- femur
- hip