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Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur: update [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2016
Because of the anatomical peculiarities of the subtrochanteric region, treatment of fractures in this region remains challenging. The undeniable evolution of implants has not been accompanied by the expected decrease in the complication rate.
Paulo Roberto Barbosa de Toledo Lourenço, Robinson Esteves Santos Pires   +1 more
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Outcome of Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures Treated by Proximal Femoral Nail in a Tertiary Care Hospital [PDF]

Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, 2022
Background: Subtrochanteric femoral fractures are challenging for surgeons, as it has strong collapsing forces at fracture site.The management of sub-trochanteric fractures, especially nonunion is challenging.Proximal Femoral Nail can be helpful in ...
Rahman Rasool Akhtar, Riaz Ahmed, Omair Ashraf   +2 more
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Subtrochanteric fracture after femoral neck system of femoral neck fractures: a report of four cases

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2023
Background The femoral neck system (FNS) is commonly used for internal fixation of femoral neck fractures and has shown promising results. However, we have observed cases of peri-implant subtrochanteric femur fractures associated with the use of FNS at ...
John C. Fisher, Christopher Gerzina, Kaitlin Rush, Cyrus Caroom   +3 more
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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Presenting as a Pathological Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture in an Adolescent: A Case Report [PDF]

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
Introduction: Aneurysmal bone cyst is a locally aggressive as well as benign bony lesion most commonly seen in adolescents. Although it mostly involves the metaphysis of long bones, presents as a fracture which is pathological in the subtrochanteric ...
Chandrashekhar R Rai, Sandeep V Gavhale, Vijaysing Chandele, Alok P Yadav, Chinmay S Torne, Vishal B Karpe   +5 more
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Management of Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture with Pre-existing Grade IV Psoriatic Hip Arthritis Using Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Long Distal-Loading Stem: A Case Report [PDF]

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
Introduction: Subtrochanteric femur fractures associated with advanced hip arthritis present a complex surgical challenge, particularly in young patients with inflammatory arthropathies.
K Praveen, Muthukannan Hari Sivanandan, I Shebin Christin, S Gokul, M Sriram   +4 more
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Does the distal screw location in the Biplane double-supported screw fixation technique affect the risk of subtrochanteric fractures after femoral neck fixation? A finite element analysis [PDF]

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Research indicates that in the traditional method of cannulated screw fixation for femoral neck fractures, placing the distal screw beyond the lesser trochanter increases the risk of subtrochanteric fractures.
Zheng Wang, Xin Wang, Haohui Guo, Bo Bai, Kai Feng, Jianjun Liu, Di Chen, Zhirong Chen   +7 more
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Management of Pathological Subtrochanteric Fractures in Two Patients with Osteopetrosis [PDF]

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
Introduction: Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by increased bone density due to defective osteoclast function, leading to brittle bones prone to pathological fractures.
Chetan Singh, Harsh Pratap Singh, Kishore Parihar, Anmol Chaurasia, Bhavesh Kumar, Punit Agarwal   +5 more
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Bisphosphonates and atypical subtrochanteric fractures of the femur

Bone and Joint Research, 2017
ObjectivesBisphosphonates are widely used as first-line treatment for primary and secondary prevention of fragility fractures. Whilst they have proved effective in this role, there is growing concern over their long-term use, with much evidence linking bisphosphonate-related suppression of bone remodelling to an increased risk of atypical ...
Vikas Khanduja
exaly   +3 more sources

Lateral decubitus positioning was associated with improved efficiency and functional outcome compared with traction table positioning for cephalomedullary nailing of subtrochanteric femur fractures: a retrospective comparative study [PDF]

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Subtrochanteric femur fractures are challenging to treat due to complex anatomy and high mechanical stresses. Cephalomedullary nailing is the standard treatment, often performed with the patient supine on a traction table, but this can prolong
Hamit Çağlayan Kahraman, Emre Bilgin, Onur Gültekin, Öykü Merve Yavuz, Olcay Yavuz, Barış Yılmaz   +5 more
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Role of the ortho-bridge system in the length unstable subtrochanteric femur fracture in school going children: a retrospective clinical study of 19 cases

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023
BackgroundTreating subtrochanteric femur fractures in pediatric patients remains challenging, and an optimal fixation device has yet to be established.
Mingjing Li, Jian Xu, Jiang Xiang, Chunquan Zhu, Zonghui Dai, Fan Li   +5 more
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