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It was reported that, the patient underwent surgery on (b)(6) 2026, for a complex fracture of the proximal femur, treated with a long gamma4 nail.He remained non-weight-bearing for six weeks.A follow-up x-ray performed at that time confirmed that the reduction was stable and that healing had begun.Weight-bearing was then permitted.However, just one month after resuming weight-bearing, the patient experienced a fracture of the osteosynthesis hardware.Upon review of the provided x-rays, deformation of one locking screw was identified.He will undergo reoperation on (b)(6) 2026 for a complex revision procedure involving the removal of the fractured nail, followed by a new osteosynthesis using a long dcs plate combined with a bone graft.
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