Femoral head necrosis after intertrochanteric fracture: a case report after synthesis with Ender nails
Ferreres-Claramunt, A.; Castillo-García, F.; Maculé-Beneyto, F.; Suso-Vergara, S.; Ramón-Soler, R.
Journal of Trauma 39(5): 1000-1002
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 7473985 Document Number: 453368
A case of femoral head necrosis in a patient who suffered an intertrochanteric fracture, treated with Ender nails 1 year be- fore, is presented. The rarity, and possible mechanisms (reduction and type of osteosinthesis) of necrosis are discussed.
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