Severely comminuted proximal femoral fractures: one implant may not solve the problem

Conclusions Sometimes, one implant may not satisfy the surgeon, offer a stable fixation, or solve the patient’s problem. This protected fixation represents a frequent option in revision surgery. But, in primary fixation, it has to be reserved to special types of fractures, with them high failure is suspected. It offers a protected stable fixation that can withstand the stresses.
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research