The Analysis of Biomechanical Properties of Proximal Femur after Implant Removal

Figure 3

(a) Clinical photograph of a fracture following application of a static compression load to the specimen from which a DHS had been removed. (b) Anteroposterior radiograph of the proximal femur following DHS removal revealing a subtrochanteric fracture pattern. The step-off sign of lateral cortex of femur only observed on barrel hole.

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