Acetabular penetration of sliding screw. A case of trochanteric hip fracture.
After fixation of a trochanteric hip fracture, the sliding nail disengaged from the plate and penetrated the acetabulum. The compression screw should be left in situ in these fractures.
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography