Locked plate and screws

Femoral shaft fracture

Plate and screws

This postoperative control study is unfortunately limited to only an anteroposterior view. An open reduction of a comminuted femoral shaft fracture was performed and the fixation done with a locked plate and screws. The choice of a plate over a intramedullary nail was because of the intra-articular extension of the fracture.

Interfragmentary screws

Femoral shaft fracture

Plate and screws

Interfragmentary screws fixation in addition to the plate.

Correct alignment

Varus/valgus alignment has been restored. A lateral radiograph is mandatory to assess the anteroposterior alignment.

Femoral shaft fracture

Linear hypodensity

One can clearly see the intra-articular intercondylar fracture that oriented the treatment toward a locked plate instead of a nail.

Staples

Metallic staples at the surgical incision.