RESUMEN

The authors report a rare per-operative complication of intra-pelvic migration of dynamic hip screw, during osteosynthesis of an inter-trochanteric fracture. Possible reasons of migration are analyzed along with the importance of careful execution of the surgical technique to avoid such iatrogenic complications and medico-legal implications.

Asunto(s)

Tornillos Óseos/efectos adversos , Fijación Interna de Fracturas/efectos adversos , Fracturas de Cadera/cirugía , Complicaciones Intraoperatorias , Fracturas de Cadera/diagnóstico por imagen , Humanos , Enfermedad Iatrogénica , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Radiografía