Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Orthopaedics

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Iatrogenic femoral neck fracture: an unusual cause

Int J Res Orthop. 2019;5(5):961-964.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20193843

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Abstract

The femoral diaphyseal fracture is now commonly treated by intramedullary nailing. The fracture of the femoral neck following this gesture is an exceptional complication of this technique. Rarely reported in the literature, several authors incriminate mainly errors of the introduction point. We report a case of iatrogenic fracture of the femoral neck following an unusual cause.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, Military Training Hospital Mohamed, University Mohamed V, Rabat

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