title: Ensuring correct placement of proximal fixation in reconstruction intramedullary nailing for subtrochanteric femur fractures.
abstract: Subtrochanteric femur fractures present a challenge to orthopedic surgeons. Anatomic reduction and stabilization can be technically difficult. A variety of intramedullary and extramedullary devices have been used to stabilize these fractures. The authors describe a novel technique for easier proximal interlock fixation for reconstruction intramedullary nailing to ensure proper placement into the nail. This will likely save time in a patient population that may be either frail and elderly or young with high-energy polytrauma, and it may reduce radiation exposure for both patients and surgeons.
authors.forename: Gregory R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Waryasz
authors.forename: Jason T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Bariteau
authors.forename: Christopher T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Born
mesh_terms: D001858:Bone Nails; D001863:Bone Screws; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography