title: Subcapital fracture complicating an intertrochanteric fracture.
abstract: A previously undescribed type of fracture of the neck of femur occurred following intertrochanteric fracture fixation with a McLaughlin nail plate in an 80-year-old woman. This complication was probably caused by prolonged non-weight-bearing and inadequate fixation. The complication possibly could have been avoided by use of a dynamic hip screw and early weight-bearing.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography