Key result
Adding a reconstruction locking plate during intramedullary nailing stabilizes subtrochanteric femur fractures in three cases.
Why the study?
Intraoperative technical complications during intramedullary nail implantation for subtrochanteric fractures require attention to pitfalls and remedial techniques to improve outcomes.
Population
3 Han Chinese patients with subtrochanteric femur fractures
Comparison
Intramedullary nail fixation with and without additional anterolateral reconstruction locking plate
Design
Case series
Authors
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Case reports of nailing complications highlight surgical vigilance; leaves open standardized remedial protocols for prospective study.
Case Report (n=3)
No
In difficult subtrochanteric femur fractures, the temporary addition of a reconstruction locking plate can aid in achieving good reduction and stability for intramedullary nailing.
Chen et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Subtrochanteric femur fractures (n=3). Intramedullary nail with auxiliary reconstruction locking plate was evaluated on Fracture healing and hip function. The temporary or permanent addition of a reconstruction locking plate during intramedullary nailing of subtrochanteric femur fractures achieved good reduction, stability, and successful fracture healing in all three cases.
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