Cervicocephalic medial screw migration after intertrochanteric fracture fixation, OTA/AO 31-A2, using intramedullary nail Gamma3: report of 2 cases and literature review

J Orthop Trauma. 2013 Nov;27(11):e264-7. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e31829203ca.

Abstract

Cervicocephalic screw medialization is a rare complication after intertrochanteric fracture synthesis with a Gamma3-type intramedullary nail. Only 6 cases of intrapelvic penetration by Gamma3 lag screw have been described. We now describe 2 additional cases and a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bone Nails / adverse effects
  • Bone Nails / classification
  • Bone Screws / adverse effects*
  • Bone Screws / classification
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnosis*
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnostic imaging
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / instrumentation*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / methods
  • Hip Fractures / surgery*
  • Hip Joint / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pelvic Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvic Bones / injuries
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation
  • Treatment Outcome