Dall-Miles cable and plate system for periprosthetic femoral fracture.

Shah, N; McCabe, J · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2002

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Management of femoral shaft fractures in association with hip implants in situ is a difficult and complex problem. We present here our experience of nine periprosthetic femoral fractures treated successfully with open reduction and internal fixation using the Dall-Miles plate and cable system. We recommend this system for fixation of the type 3 fractures using a minimum of three proximal cables and three distal cables with supplementary screws.

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