Treatment of pathologic fractures of the distal femur with the Zickel supracondylar nail.
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Abstract
Thirteen patients with 14 pathologic, supracondylar, and distal femoral fractures were evaluated retrospectively. The Zickel supracondylar device was easy to use and applicable to a wide range of clinical problems. It provided good functional and symptomatic results in 11 of 14 cases. Two patients required a removal of metal implants due to soft-tissue irritation. Attention to the detail of insertion of the Zickel device may prevent complications.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Nails
- Femoral Fractures
- Fractures, Spontaneous
Anatomy
- femur
- knee