Bent femoral intramedullary nail

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma 7 weeks back; underwent internal fixation. Fell again on the same side. Complaints of severe pain and swelling of the thigh. Can't step on the foot

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Comminuted fracture of the mid-shaft of the left femur with a bent intramedullary nail.

Case Discussion

Bending of the femoral intramedullary nail secondary to another trauma in the same leg.

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