Accidental external rotation of distal interlock jig in retrograde femoral nailing can lead to more prominent screws.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.11.019
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Symptomatic distal interlocking screws in retrograde femoral nailing are common due the difficulties of imaging the trapezoidal femur. Screws appearing to have appropriate length on imaging may possibly be prominent, creating symptoms. Screw trajectory… read more here.
Keywords: trajectory; distance; prominent screws; rotation ... See more keywords