PMC5098759_01
An anteroposterior view of the right hip at the time of initial presentation shows displaced subtrochanteric fracture and the osteosclerotic appearance of the osteopetrotic bone.
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On direct radiography, a subtrochanteric femur fracture was determined (Figure 1).
Postoperative radiograph after proximal femoral nailing. White arrow shows malposition of the lag screw.
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On the radiograph taken on postoperative Day 1, the lag screw was seen not to be fixed in the femoral head (Figure 2), so revision surgery was planned for the patient.
Postoperative radiograph after revision operation with proximal femoral anatomic plate.
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Under fluoroscopy control, the operation was terminated (Figure 3).
Postoperative twelfth month anteroposterior view, union of the fracture was observed.
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At the postoperative 12th month examination, union of the fracture was observed (Figure 4), but in the distal of the incision line, a fistula opening and discharge were determined.
Anteroposterior view after the proximal femur plate was removed. The drill bit could not be removed from the intramedullary region.
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However, the drill bit could not be removed from the intramedullary region (Figure 5).
The last control radiograph of the patient.
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Direct radiographs were taken (Figure 6).