scholarly journals The Cortical Step Sign Fails to Prevent Malrotation of a Nailed Femoral Shaft Fracture: A Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taranjit Tung ◽  
Ted Tufescu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Intramedullary Nailing ◽  
Femoral Shaft Fracture ◽  
Femoral Shaft ◽  
Shaft Fracture ◽  
Rotational Deformity ◽  
Femoral Nailing ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Clinically Significant

Intramedullary nailing has become the treatment of choice for diaphyseal femur fractures. Malrotation is a well-recognized complication of femoral nailing. Various techniques including the cortical step sign (CSS) have been described to minimize iatrogenic rotational deformity during femoral nailing. We present a case in which the use of the CSS resulted in a clinically significant malrotation requiring revision.

Bilateral femoral shaft fracture in polytrauma patients: can intramedullary nailing be done on an emergency basis?

2021 ◽  
pp. 102864
Author(s):  
Pierre Denis-Aubrée ◽  
Ruben Dukan ◽  
Karam Karam ◽  
Véronique Molina ◽  
Charles Court ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intramedullary Nailing ◽  
Femoral Shaft Fracture ◽  
Femoral Shaft ◽  
Shaft Fracture ◽  
Polytrauma Patients
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