Impact of coronal plane fragments and anterior big neck fragments on the occurrence of perioperative lateral wall fractures in AO/OTA 31-A1,2 intertrochanteric fractures treated with cephalomedullary nailing.
Yoon-Vin KimKee-Haeng LeeHwan-Hee LeeGeon-Ho KwonJi-Hyo HwangSe-Won LeePublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2022)
Pertrochanteric fractures with large coronal fragments and anterior big neck fragments have a high risk of perioperative lateral wall fractures when treated by cephalomedullary nails. Surgeons should examine the width of the intact lateral wall, and take caution to preserve its integrity.