Total Hip Arthroplasty for Implant Rupture after Surgery for Atypical Subtrochanteric Femoral Fracture

Figure 1

(a) An AP radiograph of the left femur shows a transverse fracture line and thickening of the lateral cortex at the subtrochanteric area. (b) A completely displaced fracture. (c) The internal fixation using a long femoral nail. (d) The nail breakage and opening of the fracture region.

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