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Rajeev Bansal1, Patrick W Laing
1Department of Orthopaedics, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham, North Wales, LL13 7TD, United Kingdom. smiraj@rediffmail.com
Abstract:
Iatrogenic non-penetrating arterial injuries have been reported following primary and revision hip arthroplasties. We report a patient who developed acute limb ischaemia after dynamic hip screw fixation was performed for an unstable intertrochanteric fracture. We discuss a previously unreported mechanism of traction creating tension on the atherosclerosed vessels and medial retraction tenting and breaking the vessel wall lining. This case highlights a serious complication in one of the most commonly performed hip surgeries.
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