Profunda femoris injury following lesser trochanter displacement: complications following intramedullary femoral nailing.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2014.09.021.
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Abstract
Iatrogenic vascular complications following intramedullary nailing of hip fractures is a rare occurrence. We describe a case report of injury to the profunda femoris artery due to a displaced lesser trochanteric fragment following ambulation. We discuss the mechanism of arterial injury and associated signs in addition to possible preventative strategies.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Nails
- Femoral Artery
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Hip Fractures
- Postoperative Complications