Abstract
Subtrochanteric femur fractures present significant treatment challenges. The deforming muscle forces make fracture reduction difficult. Treatment options include cephalomedullary nailing and various types of plate fixation. There is a high rate of treatment complications, including malunion, delayed union, nonunion, and implant failure.
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MeSH terms
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Bone Nails
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Bone Plates
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Bone Screws
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Femoral Fractures / classification
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Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
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Femoral Fractures / surgery*
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / instrumentation*
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Fracture Healing / physiology
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Fractures, Ununited / etiology
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Humans
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Muscle, Skeletal / physiology
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Muscle, Skeletal / surgery
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Prosthesis Failure
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Radiography