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Subcapital fracture complicating an intertrochanteric fracture
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|December 1, 1985
Summary
A rare neck of femur fracture complication occurred after intertrochanteric fracture fixation. Early weight-bearing and dynamic hip screws may prevent such adverse outcomes in elderly patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Traumatology
- Geriatric medicine
Background:
- Intertrochanteric femur fractures are common in the elderly.
- Fixation with devices like the McLaughlin nail plate is standard treatment.
- Complications can arise from fixation methods and post-operative management.