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Intraoperative Abdominal Penetration of the Lag Screw: A Rare Complication During Proximal Femoral Nail Anti‐Rotation Surgery

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Although the proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) is accompanied by several benefits, using the nail is technically challenging and may pose some errors, leading to osteosynthesis failure. Here, we report a critical presentation of an uncommon side effect of PFNA surgery. Intraoperative abdomen penetration via lag screw is a unique complication of PFNA surgery of which surgeons should be aware.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72077

Authors: Mohammad Javad Dehghani Firoozabadi, Ramin Bozorgmehr, Fatemeh Bastan, Maryam Rashidian

Institutions: Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Universal Scientific Education and Research Network

Language: English

Topic: Hip and Femur Fractures

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820