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Breakage of intramedullary femoral nailing or femoral plating: how to prevent implant failure.

Henrik Constantin BäckerMark HeylandChia H WuCarsten PerkaUlrich StöckleKarl F Braun
Published in: European journal of medical research (2022)
Intramedullary or plate osteosynthesis remain safe and reliable procedures in the treatment of proximal femoral fractures (pertrochanteric, subtrochanteric and femoral shaft fractures). Nevertheless, the surgeon needs to be aware of several implant-related limitations causing implant breakage. These may include the application of tension band wiring which can lead to a too rigid fixation, or placement of cerclage wires at the fracture site.
Keyphrases
  • soft tissue
  • minimally invasive