Linking a nail and a plate for distal femur fractures: a technical trick.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39507634.
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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. This technique can be used with implants from different manufacturers.
Anatomy
- femur