Comparison of Atypical and Osteoporotic Femoral Shaft Fractures in the Elderly: A Multicenter Study

Figure 3

(a) AP image is shown, which was obtained after open reduction and internal fixation with an LCP plate. (b) AP radiographs obtained 22 weeks after fracture surgery show plate breakage. (c) AP image obtained 43 weeks after initial fracture surgery; reoperation was performed with retrograde intramedullary nailing.

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