Profunda Femoris Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Cephalomedullary Nailing of Proximal Femur Fracture

JBJS Case Connector 2026

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Authors: Kira L. Smith, Lucas A. Blumenschein, Spencer Albertson, Robert J. Wetzel
DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.25.00270
Cited by: 0
References: 18

Abstract

CASE: We report the case of a 28-year-old man who developed a profunda femoris artery pseudoaneurysm 7 months after cephalomedullary nailing of an intertrochanteric femur fracture. Coil embolization of the artery was performed with immediate cessation of further progression and growth of the pseudoaneurysm. CONCLUSION: Profunda femoris artery pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon but life-threatening complication after femoral cephalomedullary nailing. We present the diagnostic challenges, management strategies, and recovery associated with this rare vascular complication following implantation of a cephalomedullary nail.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bone fractures and treatments Vascular Procedures and Complications Hip and Femur Fractures

Publication details

Journal / source
JBJS Case Connector
Volume
16
Issue
1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN