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Intertrochanteric Fracture Intramedullary Nail Fixation Persistent High Fever Lack of Informed Consent Outcome Misrepresentation Diagnostic Inaccuracy Communication Breakdown Procedural ComplicationsBoth patients with intertrochanteric fractures underwent intramedullary nail fixation and subsequently developed persistent high fever. In one case, the fever only resolved several months later after the intramedullary nail was removed.
Persistent high fever following intramedullary nail fixation.
The cases highlight the extent to which intramedullary nails penetrate and affect bone marrow. While intramedullary fixation may offer superior mechanical stability, the degree of marrow invasion represents a significant drawback when viewed in the broader clinical context. In elderly patients, this can contribute to prolonged systemic responses such as persistent fever that is difficult to resolve with standard measures. These outcomes underscore the need to move beyond isolated specialty decision-making. For high-risk elderly patients undergoing internal fixation, preoperative consultation involving geriatric medicine specialists should be standard practice to better balance biomechanical benefits against overall physiological impact and potential complications.
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