Risk Factors Associated with Intraoperative Iatrogenic Fracture in Patients Undergoing Intramedullary Nailing for Atypical Femoral Fractures with Marked Anterior and Lateral Bowing

Risk Factors Associated with Intraoperative Iatrogenic Fracture in Patients Undergoing Intramedullary Nailing for Atypical Femoral Fractures with Marked Anterior and Lateral Bowing

<i>Background and objectives</i>: Iatrogenic fractures are potential complications during intramedullary (IM) nailing for atypical femoral fractures (AFFs). The risk factors associated with iatrogenic fractures remain unclear, although excessive femoral bowing and osteoporosis are hypoth...

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Main Authors: Yong Bum Joo, Yoo Sun Jeon, Woo Yong Lee, Hyung Jin Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
diaphyseal atypical femoral fracture
intramedullary nail
iatrogenic fracture
femoral bowing angle
bone density
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/4/735

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