Intramedullary Nail Repair

Image Description:

Illustration showing intramedullary nail repair of hip fracture. Hip fractures commonly occur as a result of falls or direct blows to the hip. In the case illustrated is an intertochanteric fracture, resulting in repair where the intramedullary nail being placed directly into the hollow cavity of the femur bone, held in place with a lag screw.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Hip, hip fracture, intertochanteric fracture, femur, intramedullary nail, lag screw, hip fracture surgery

Image created by:

Joanna Culley