Retrograde Femoral Nailing: Computed Tomography Angiogram Demonstrates No Relative Safe Zone for Prevention of Small Diameter Arterial Vascular Injury During Proximal Anteroposterior Interlocking

Abstract

No true safe zone corridor exists anteriorly for placement of AP interlocking screws in this region. Surgical technique modifications are suggested to minimize the potential risks of iatrogenic arterial injury during retrograde femoral nail AP proximal interlocking.