J Korean Hip Soc.  2006 Dec;18(5):507-511. 10.5371/jkhs.2006.18.5.507.

Disengagement of the Lag Screw from Side plate in a Subtrochanteric Fracture of the Femur treated with Compression Hip Screw: A Case Report

• Shon HC
• Kim YM
• Kim DS
• Choi ES
• Park KJ
• Kim SW

• KMID: 1512840
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5371/jkhs.2006.18.5.507

Abstract

Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur can be treated by sliding hip screw devices. We encountered a subtrochanteric fracture in a 43 years old male. Open reduction and fixation with a sliding hip screw and plate were performed. One week later, the sliding screw disengaged from the side plate. In the operating room, the side plate was changed to the long barrel type and a compression screw was inserted. At two year follow-up, the fracture was united with good function.

Keyword

Subtrochanteric fracture of femur; Disengagement; Sliding hip screw

MeSH Terms

Femur*
Follow-Up Studies
Hip Fractures
Hip*
Humans
Male
Operating Rooms