An unusual case of femoral head perforation following fixation with proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA-II) for an unstable intertrochanteric fracture: Case report and literature review
The proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA-II) is designed for fixation of unstable proximal femoral fractures in Asian patients due to its superior biomechanical properties. The helical blade achieves purchase through bone compaction and requires less removal of bone than a screw. Medial migratio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-04-01
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Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644019300123 |