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ArticleCase reports in orthopedics2026

Delayed Peri-Implant Trochanteric Femoral Fractures After Intramedullary Nailing: Surgical Challenges in an Aging Society: A Two-Case Report.

Shunsuke Suzuki, Shunsuke Sato, Takeru Yokota, Takuya Kameda, Yasufumi Sekiguchi, Michiyuki Hakozaki, Yoshihiro Matsumoto

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Shunsuke SuzukiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan, fmu.ac.jp.
Shunsuke SatoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan, fmu.ac.jp.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3683-4553
Takeru YokotaHigashi-Shirakawa Orthopaedic Academy, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan, fmu.ac.jp.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8713-3716
Takuya KamedaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan, fmu.ac.jp.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8770-4884
Yasufumi SekiguchiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fujita Public General Hospital, Kunimi-machi, Fukushima, Japan.
Michiyuki HakozakiHigashi-Shirakawa Orthopaedic Academy, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan, fmu.ac.jp.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1641-0795
Yoshihiro MatsumotoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan, fmu.ac.jp.

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Abstract

Introduction: Fractures, including peri-implant femoral fractures, are increasing in aging populations. We present two trochanteric femoral fractures post-intramedullary nailing (IMN), highlighting preoperative planning for refracture risks and implant removal. These cases highlight potential surgical challenges in aging societies. Patient #1: The patient was a 91-year-old Japanese woman with a right trochanteric fracture, 10 years after IMN for a condylar open fracture. IMN removal was impossible; fixation used a dynamic hip screw. The fracture healed at 9-month follow-up. Patient #2: The patient was a 73-year-old Japanese man with a left trochanteric fracture, 14 years post-IMN for a shaft fracture. An intraoperative fracture occurred during IMN removal, requiring later revision surgery. Discussion: In elderly patients, fracture fixation should consider future refracture risks and implant removal needs. Experiences from Japanese orthopedics in a super-aged society offer insights for other aging populations.

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case reportiatrogenic fractureintramedullary nail removalperi-implant trochanteric femoral fracturesuper-aging society

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PMCPMC13069183

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