The use of computed tomographic scan to assess femoral malrotation after intramedullary nailing. A case report.
Malrotation complicating intramedullary nailing of the femur must be recognized before healing occurs in the early postoperative period to obtain correction with the least possible effort. A 20-year-old man with more than 40 degrees of excessive external rotation required careful evaluation and demonstrated the value of computed axial tomography (CT scan) followed by derotation.
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Orthopaedic Associates of Hartford, CT 06106.
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D000328:Adult; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed