Subtrochanteric fracture as a complication of proximal femoral pinning. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1985 Apr(194):214-7
Date
04/01/1985Pubmed ID
3978919Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0021908813 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 21 CitationsAbstract
The circumstances of subtrochanteric fractures following the use of multiple pins for fixation of femoral neck fractures were reviewed in four women (age range, 67-94 years). Internal fixation by use of multiple pins in the proximal femur is a common orthopedic procedure. The pins, however, create a significant stress riser in the lateral subtrochanteric cortex. Subtrochanteric fracture has been reported after internal fixation of slipped capital femoral epiphysis with multiple conventional pins and, recently, after internal fixation of femoral neck fractures with large Garden screws.
Author List
Karr RK, Schwab JPAuthor
Jeffrey P. Schwab MD Adjunct Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedBone Nails
Female
Femoral Neck Fractures
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Hip Fractures
Humans
Radiography
Stress, Mechanical
