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Nineteen cases with femoral subtrochanteric fractures were treated surgically using the Intramedullary Hip Screw or the Gamma Nail.In one cases a femoral shaft fracture occurred, requiring interlocking intramedullary nailing. All cases except one achieved bone union.This method is useful for treatment of femoral subtrochanteric fractures allowing early weight bearing.
Ikuta et al. (1997) studied this question.