Problems with the Mennen plate when used for femoral fractures associated with implants. A report of 5 patients

Int Orthop. 1998;22(3):169-70. doi: 10.1007/s002640050234.

Abstract

The Mennen plate has been used for osteosynthesis of 5 femoral fractures, 4 of which were at the tip of a prosthesis stem. Union was achieved in 2 fractures, and loss of fixation of the plate in three.

Nous avons utilisé la plaque de Mennen pour l’osteosynthèse de 5 fractures fémorales, dont 4 au niveau de la pointe d’une prothèse femorale. La consolidation fut obtenue dans deux cas et échoua dans trois cas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bone Plates*
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Reoperation