Subtrochanteric Insufficiency Fracture Occurring 5 Years after Surgery at the Steinmann Pin Insertion Site for Fracture Reduction

Subtrochanteric Insufficiency Fracture Occurring 5 Years after Surgery at the Steinmann Pin Insertion Site for Fracture Reduction

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Steinmann pins are commonly used in orthopedics, with a low rate of complications. However, thermal osteonecrosis may occur when a pin is inserted using a drill. There have been no reports on late-onset fractures at the Steinmann pin insertion site. <...

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Main Authors: Chang-Hwa Hong, Jong-Seok Park, Byung-Woong Jang, Heejun Jang, Chang-Hyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
femur
bone wires
osteonecrosis
insufficiency fractures
fracture reduction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/3/404

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