Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4100524 | Trauma Case Reports | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
CASE:We present an elderly lady with an intertrochanteric fracture of a previously fused hip. A 3D printed model of her pelvis and femur was used for implant templating before surgery. Minimal invasive fixation was performed with a spanning reversed distal femur locking plate without the need for removal of the previous implant. Multiple long locking screws were placed in the supra-acetabular region. The patient had union in 4 months, return to function and no complication.Conclusion:The technique allowed us to optimize implant selection and insert screws safely at difficult trajectories using minimal invasive surgery.
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Authors
Christian Fang, Benjamin Fang, Tak-Man Wong, Tak-Wing Lau, Terence Pun, Frankie Leung,