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

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.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72077
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Bone fractures and treatments
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Intraoperative Abdominal Penetration of the Lag Screw: A Rare Complication During Proximal Femoral Nail Anti‐Rotation Surgery

Ramin Bozorgmehr, Maryam Rashidian, Mohammad Javad Dehghani Firoozabadi, Fatemeh Bastan
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Bone fractures and treatments
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Intraoperative Abdominal Penetration of the Lag Screw: A Rare Complication During Proximal Femoral Nail Anti‐Rotation Surgery

Ramin Bozorgmehr, Maryam Rashidian, Mohammad Javad Dehghani Firoozabadi, Fatemeh Bastan
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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.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 14(2)
Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (IR), Jahrom University of Medical Sciences (IR), Alborz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 55%
Bone fractures and treatments
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