Retrograde femoral nailing between an ankylosed hip and a stiff knee.
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Abstract
We describe a case of retrograde nailing of a comminuted infraisthmal femur fracture between an ankylosed hip and a stiff knee stemming from heterotopic bone and soft-tissue contracture. A tibial nail directed through the medial femoral condyle was used. At 1 year follow-up the fracture has united anatomically, and the patient has been rehabilitated to his preinjury functional status.
Medical subject headings
- Ankylosis
- Femoral Fractures
- Fractures, Comminuted
- Hip Joint
- Knee Joint
Anatomy
- femur
- hip
- knee