[Indications for open Ender nailing]

In some sub- or pertrochanteric fractures of femur it is sometimes most difficult or even impossible to carry out an closed reduction on the extension table. In these cases an open reduction has to be performed. When such an open reduction is necessary, this should not give reason to dispense with the advantages offered by the Ender nailing method and select another technique of osteosynthesis. An early mobilisation, which is of particular importance to old patients, can be achieved best by the aforementioned osteosynthesis.