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. 2015 Aug;38(8):498-502.
doi: 10.3928/01477447-20150804-06.

Challenges in Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture Management

David J Hak, Haotian Wu, Chenhao Dou, Cyril Mauffrey, Philip F Stahel

Challenges in Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture Management

David J Hak et al. Orthopedics. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

Subtrochanteric femur fractures present significant treatment challenges. The deforming muscle forces make fracture reduction difficult. Treatment options include cephalomedullary nailing and various types of plate fixation. There is a high rate of treatment complications, including malunion, delayed union, nonunion, and implant failure.

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