Cervicocephalic Medial Screw Migration After Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixation, OTA/AO 31-A2, Using Intramedullary Nail Gamma3: Report of 2 Cases and Literature Review : Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

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Cervicocephalic Medial Screw Migration After Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixation, OTA/AO 31-A2, Using Intramedullary Nail Gamma3

Report of 2 Cases and Literature Review

Lozano-Alvarez, Carlos MD; Alier, Albert MD; Pelfort, Xavier MD; Martínez-Díaz, Santos MD; Puig, Lluis MD, PhD

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Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 27(11):p e264-e267, November 2013. | DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e31829203ca

Abstract

Summary: 

Cervicocephalic screw medialization is a rare complication after intertrochanteric fracture synthesis with a Gamma3-type intramedullary nail. Only 6 cases of intrapelvic penetration by Gamma3 lag screw have been described. We now describe 2 additional cases and a review of the literature.

© 2013 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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