title: Subtrochanteric femoral fracture during trochanteric nailing for the treatment of femoral shaft fracture.
abstract: We report on three cases of subtrochanteric femoral fractures during trochanteric intramedullary nailing for the treatment of femoral shaft fractures. Trochanteric intramedullary nails, which have a proximal lateral bend, are specifically designed for trochanteric insertion. When combined with the modified insertion technique, trochanteric intramedullary nails reduce iatrogenic fracture comminution and varus malalignment. We herein describe technical aspects of trochanteric intramedullary nailing for femoral shaft fractures to improve its application and prevent implant-derived complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea. 3188yun@naver.com
authors.forename: Ho Hyun
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Yun
authors.forename: Chi Hun
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Oh
authors.forename: Ju Won
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Yi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Femur; Fracture; Trochanteric nailing