Abstract
Thirteen patients with 14 pathologic, supracondylar, and distal femoral fractures were evaluated retrospectively. The Zickel supracondylar device was easy to use and applicable to a wide range of clinical problems. It provided good functional and symptomatic results in 11 of 14 cases. Two patients required a removal of metal implants due to soft-tissue irritation. Attention to the detail of insertion of the Zickel device may prevent complications.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bone Nails* / adverse effects
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Bone Screws / adverse effects
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Female
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Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
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Femoral Fractures / etiology
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Femoral Fractures / surgery*
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Femoral Neoplasms / complications
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Femoral Neoplasms / secondary
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Fractures, Spontaneous / diagnostic imaging
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Fractures, Spontaneous / etiology
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Fractures, Spontaneous / surgery*
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Humans
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Knee Joint / physiopathology
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Male
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Movement
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Multiple Myeloma / complications
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Pain / etiology
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Radiography
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Retrospective Studies
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Thalassemia / complications