Gamma nail breakage: a report of four cases |
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| Authors: | Kasimatis G B Lambiris E Tyllianakis M Giannikas D Mouzakis D Panagiotopoulos E |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital of Patras, Greece. g.kasimatis@gmail.com |
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| Abstract: | Gamma nails have been used extensively for the treatment of proximal femoral fractures. Nail breakage at the level of the aperture of the lag screw is rare. We report 4 such cases mainly associated with a large posteromedial cortex gap and nonunion. The need for adequate reduction to avoid such a complication is emphasised. |
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