title: A pitfall in the insertion of a sliding screw.
abstract: This article describes the problem that can arise when an effort is made to insert a malaligned side plate during a sliding screw fixation.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors