Linking a nail and a plate for distal femur fractures: a technical trick
Abstract. The use of nail–plate constructs has been suggested for treatment of elderly patients with distal femur fractures to facilitate stable fixation and early ambulation. In this article, we describe a technique to link the 2 implants without the use of fluoroscopic “perfect-circle” technique....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2024-12-01
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Series: | OTA International |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000350 |