title: Zickel nail fixation of bilateral subtrochanteric fractures.
abstract: The introduction of the Zickel nail has provided a significant advance in the treatment of subtrochanteric fractures. The device allows early mobilization and a high rate of union. In a 24-year-old man, the device was used bilaterally for subtrochanteric fractures, thus obviating the need for prolonged hospitalization and promoting early ambulation, and return to work. It must be emphasized that a bilateral operation for subtrochanteric fracture is a formidable procedure but can be accomplished in an otherwise healthy individual.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male