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Case Reports
. 2007 Dec;15(3):368-72.
doi: 10.1177/230949900701500326.

Gamma nail breakage: a report of four cases

G B Kasimatis  1 , E Lambiris, M Tyllianakis, D Giannikas, D Mouzakis, E Panagiotopoulos
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Gamma nail breakage: a report of four cases

G B Kasimatis et al. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2007 Dec.
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Abstract

Gamma nails have been used extensively for the treatment of proximal femoral fractures. Nail breakage at the level of the aperture of the lag screw is rare. We report 4 such cases mainly associated with a large posteromedial cortex gap and nonunion. The need for adequate reduction to avoid such a complication is emphasised.

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