Williams W W, Hudson I, Hall A J, Strachan J C, Kernohan J G, Jameson-Evans D C
Department of Orthopaedics, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.
Int Orthop. 1992;16(1):93-5. doi: 10.1007/BF00182994.
Eight two patients underwent 86 Küntscher Y nailing for impending and pathological fractures of the proximal femur. All but five mobilised post-operatively, thus improving their quality of life. Eighteen patients died in hospital. Prophylactic nailing improved survival. Fifteen out of 86 nailings were followed by complications.