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Intertrochanteric fractures

$Straight skin traction with weight over the end of the bed for preliminary treatment of femoral fractures$

Main indications

Patient not fit for surgery

Main indications

$Trochanteric fracture fixed with a short intramedullary nail, with a spiral blade or lag screw$

Main indications

$Intertrochanteric fracture fixed with a long intramedullary nail$

Main indications

$Intertrochanteric fracture fixed with an angled blade plate$

Main indications

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