Subtrochanteric Femur Nonunion - Chasing the elusive An analysis of two techniques to achieve union: nail-plate fixation and plate-structural fibula graft fixation

Subtrochanteric femur fractures are the fractures of the proximal femur involving the area between the lesser trochanter and 5 cm distal to it [1,2]. The strong deforming forces of the muscles attached in this region create displacements of fracture fragments that hinder accurate reduction. There is a risk of suboptimal bone healing due to the poorly vascularized cortical bone in this area [2]. This often leads to problems in union with the incidence of nonunion reported to be as high as 7-34% [3].

Source: Injury - February 27, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dheenadhayalan Jayaramaraju, Sanjana Nandakumar, Devendra Agraharam, Velmurugesan Purnaganapathi Sundaram, Ramesh Perumal, Rajasekaran Shanmuganathan Source Type: research