J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1990 Oct;25(5):1560-1562. 10.4055/jkoa.1990.25.5.1560.

Femur Neck Fracture during Closed Medullary Nailing of Femur Shaft Fracture: A Report of Two Cases

• Lee JW
• Won CH
• Lee PG

• KMID: 2443374
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1990.25.5.1560

Abstract

Closed medullary nailing has become increasingly popular in the management of fractures of the femur because of a high rate of union, a low rate of complications, and excellent return of function. But it requires good facility and excellent surgical skill. The authors experienced two cases of iatrogenic femur neck fracture during closed medullary nailing of femur shaft fracture.

Keyword

Femur neck fracture; Closed medullary nailing

MeSH Terms

Femoral Neck Fractures*
Femur Neck*
Femur*