The role of an augmentative plating in the management of femoral subtrochanteric nonunion.
Joon-Woo KimChang-Wug OhKyeong-Hyeon ParkJong-Keon OhYong-Cheol YoonWonki HongJaehyup KimPublished in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2023)
Additional plate augmentation over a retained IM nail yields satisfactory outcomes in terms of the bony union in subtrochanteric nonunion. Given its expected biomechanical superiority and relatively easy surgical technique, it may be a reasonable option for the management of femoral subtrochanteric nonunion.