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Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner
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Triple-Segmental Shaft Femur Fracture: A Case Report

Sankalp Lal1, Amit Kumar Jha2, Prabhanjan Agrawal2

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Centre, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|September 12, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Intramedullary nailing is the preferred treatment for complex segmental femur fractures, offering stable fixation and minimizing soft-tissue damage. This approach promotes early mobilization and optimal healing for these challenging injuries.

Keywords:
Triple-segmentalcase reportintramedullary nailingroad traffic accidentshaft femur fracture

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