Key result
Antegrade intramedullary nailing can result in significant distal femoral complications such as periprosthetic fracture, intra-articular nail penetration, and anterior cortical perforation.
Population
Patients with proximal and diaphyseal femur fractures undergoing antegrade intramedullary nailing who…
Design
Case_series
Authors
Loading...
Supports heightened vigilance with antegrade femoral nailing; leaves open optimal prevention strategies pending prospective data.
Case Report (n=3)
No
Prevention of complications surrounding intramedullary nailing requires careful study of femoral anatomy, nail design specifications, and close radiographic follow-up.
Fantry et al. (2015) conducted a case report in Femur fractures (n=3). Antegrade intramedullary nail placement was evaluated on Distal femoral complications. Antegrade intramedullary nailing can result in significant distal femoral complications such as periprosthetic fracture, intra-articular nail penetration, and anterior cortical perforation.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: