篇名 | Prophylactic Fixation of an Incomplete Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture Due to a Low-velocity Gunshot Injury: A Unique Case |
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卷期 | 35:6 |
作者 | Wang,Sin-Jhang 、 Wang,Chih-Chien 、 Lee,Chian-Her 、 Li,Yuan-Ta 、 Shih,Jen-Ta 、 Lin,Leou-Chyr 、 Shen,Hsain-Chung |
頁次 | 258-260 |
關鍵字 | Gunshot 、 subtrochanteric femur fracture 、 proximal femoral nail 、 MEDLINE 、 Scopus |
出刊日期 | 201512 |
DOI | 10.4103/1011-4564.173010 |
We report on a 17-year-old man who underwent prophylactic fixation of the incomplete subtrochanteric femur fracture produced by a low-velocity gunshot. The subtrochanteric region is a high-stress site. Therefore, to avoid progression to complete fracture and displacement requiring secondary surgical stabilization, we used a proximal femoral nail for prophylactic fixation of the incomplete subtrochanteric femur fracture. The patient was able to walk and bear weight on the injured side immediately after surgery. At the 1-year follow-up, the patient was pain-free with a full range of motion of his right hip and had a bony union.