Healing Against the Odds: Successful Bone Union in Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Despite Z-Effect and Implant Failure

Introduction: Intertrochanteric femur fractures are common in the elderly, often resulting from low-energy trauma such as falls. Standard treatment typically involves internal fixation, which generally leads to good outcomes. However, complications like the Z-effect, where proximal screws of an intr...

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Main Authors: Kushal Gohil, Sangeet Gawhale, Niranjan Sunil Ghag, Karthik Subhas Chavan, Abhay Sudam Surjuse, Akshay D. Punekar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
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Online Access:https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/03/01/healing-against-the-odds-successful-bone-union-in-intertrochanteric-femur-fracture-despite-z-effect-and-implant-failure/
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