Femoral head necrosis after intertrochanteric fracture: a case report after synthesis with Ender nails

A case of femoral head necrosis in a patient who suffered an intertrochanteric fracture, treated with Ender nails 1 year before, is presented. The rarity, and possible mechanisms (reduction and type of osteosinthesis) of necrosis are discussed.

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Published inThe journal of trauma Vol. 39; no. 5; p. 1000
Main Authors Ferreres-Claramunt, A, Castillo-García, F, Maculé-Beneyto, F, Suso-Vergara, S, Ramón-Soler, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1995
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Aged
Female
Femur Head Necrosis - diagnostic imaging
Femur Head Necrosis - etiology
Femur Head Necrosis - surgery
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Hip Fractures - complications
Hip Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Hip Fractures - surgery
Hip Prosthesis
Humans
Radiography
Reoperation
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Summary:A case of femoral head necrosis in a patient who suffered an intertrochanteric fracture, treated with Ender nails 1 year before, is presented. The rarity, and possible mechanisms (reduction and type of osteosinthesis) of necrosis are discussed.
ISSN:0022-5282
DOI:10.1097/00005373-199511000-00032