Abstract
Sliding hip screws (SHSs) are commonly used for the operative treatment of extracapsular neck of femur fractures. We report 2 rare cases of intrapelvic migration of an SHS, resultant of non-unions, threatening regional major vessels. Only a handful of such cases have previously been reported in the literature. We provide an up-to-date review of the literature, propose rationale for how a lag screw may migrate, and suggest how this complication can be prevented.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e261689 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | BMJ Case Reports |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 12 |
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| Publication status | Published - 6 Dec 2024 |
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