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