Malassembly of the sliding screw-plate device.
Four fractures of the femur (three distal femoral and one intertrochanteric) were treated by sliding screw-plate procedures. Complications in all cases were caused by malassembly of the components. A lag screw of adequate length, proper parallel position of the components, confidence that the components are completely engaged, and, where appropriate, preliminary assembly with free, smaller lag screws, are recommended.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*