ArticleExperimental and therapeutic medicine2020
A new perspective towards failure of gamma nail systems.
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- Intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral bionic nail versus proximal femoral nail antirotation versus InterTan Nail: A meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
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- Antimicrobial Properties of Capsaicin: Available Data and Future Research Perspectives.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Peri-implant fracture: a rare complication after intramedullary fixation of trochanteric femoral fracture.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2022Article
- Short vs. long intramedullary nail systems in trochanteric fractures: A randomized prospective single center study.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
Uncommon causes of nail failures and surgical reinterventions were determined. The study included 23 osteoporotic patients, 13 of whom followed a fast recovery program with early walking (FWB group). The other 10 patients were not allowed full weight bearing until 6 weeks (NFWB group). The T-score was determined before surgery for all cases. A case with a nail breakage after a failed DCS implant fixed in another clinic was also analyzed. The nail was revised and the broken implant underwent a metallurgic and microscopic examination. The average T-score was 2.5 for the patients that followed the fast recovery program and 2.7 for the patients from non-full weight bearing. Four patients, 1 from the NFWB group and 3 from FWB group, presented a screw cut-out. It was found that the errors of the guiding instruments may create dents, scratches or micro-fractures on the titanium coating that lead to an early implant failure. Imperfect reduction leads to incorrect implant placement and a high incidence of failure. Damaging the titanium protective coating, in a low force, high cycles scenario can cause structural failure. Delays in fracture healing and material fatigue are the most common causes of nail failure and can lead to catastrophic complications.
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