Medial migration of lag screw after gamma nailing.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_F7E61BA60CA5
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Medial migration of lag screw after gamma nailing.
Journal
Injury
Author(s)
Thein E., De Cannière A., Burn A., Borens O.
ISSN
1879-0267 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0020-1383
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2014
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
45
Number
8
Pages
1275-1279
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article Publication Status: ppublish PDF: Case report
Abstract
Fractures of the proximal femur are common in the elderly population. Intramedullary nailing has become the standard treatment for intertrochanteric fractures although several extramedullary implants (e.g. dynamic hip screw (DHS), blade plate, locking compression plate (LCP), etc.) exist. However, despite this being a very common operation in traumatology, there are numerous associated complications. We report the rare complication of the migration of the medial lag screw into the pelvis at five and a half weeks postoperatively. The implant was removed and replaced by a total hip arthroplasty with simultaneous grafting of the acetabular defect and strapping of the greater trochanter. The evolution was favourable. We also present a review of the literature and analyze our case.
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