Basic techniques of fracture management

Insertion of a cortical lag screw

cancellous lag screws

Headless compression screw insertion

basic technique modular external fixation

Lag screw fixation protected by a neutralization plate

$Compression plating of an oblique shaft fracture$

Insertion of second compression screw

Screw insertion in compression mode

Screw insertion in neutral mode

Locking head screw inserted in a plate

$Intramedullary nailing of a tibial shaft fracture$

Long arm cast

$Circular cast for treatment of malleolar fractures$

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AO Surgery Reference

Tibial shaft - revised module published