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Wedge, intact, middle 1/3 fractures

Intact wedge fractures in the middle third of the femoral shaft are classified as 32B2(b) fractures.

In intact wedge fractures there are three fragments, a proximal, a distal and a wedge fragment. After reduction there is some contact between the proximal and distal fragments.

Wedge fractures often result from moderate injury to the femur. The mechanism is a bending force, usually three points.

(AO/OTA 32B2(b))
(AO/OTA 32B2(b))
(AO/OTA 32B2(b))
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