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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2024; 15(10): 997-1000
Published online Oct 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i10.997
Conversion hip arthroplasty for failed nailing of intertrochanteric fracture: Reflections on some important aspects
Fu-Chun Yang
Fu-Chun Yang, Department of Orthopedic Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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Corresponding author: Fu-Chun Yang, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Orthopedic Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. yangfuch89@163.com
Received: May 26, 2024
Revised: September 3, 2024
Accepted: September 12, 2024
Published online: October 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: As a complex salvage procedure following the failed nailing of intertrochanteric femur fractures, conversion hip arthroplasty calls for reflections on the primary treatment of these fractures, including the choice of treatment approaches; however, the most important of these considerations are the reasons leading to failed nailing fixation and the measures that can be taken to prevent the failure.