Revision of a nonunited subtrochanteric femoral fracture around a failed intramedullary nail with the use of RIA products, BMP-7 and hydroxyapatite: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Femoral subtrochanteric fractures are commonly treated using intramedullary devices. Failure of the implant and subsequent nonunion is still an issue, however, and limited evidence exists regarding the most appropriate treatment.&l...

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Main Authors: Tsiridis Eleftherios, Gamie Zakareya, Panteliadis Pavlos, Tzioupis Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/87