Femoral head necrosis after intertrochanteric fracture: a case report after synthesis with Ender nails

J Trauma. 1995 Nov;39(5):1000-2. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199511000-00032.

Abstract

A case of femoral head necrosis in a patient who suffered an intertrochanteric fracture, treated with Ender nails 1 year before, is presented. The rarity, and possible mechanisms (reduction and type of osteosinthesis) of necrosis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Femur Head Necrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur Head Necrosis / etiology*
  • Femur Head Necrosis / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
  • Hip Fractures / complications*
  • Hip Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Fractures / surgery
  • Hip Prosthesis
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation