Figure 1

a - Selection of a LCP of appropriate length to span the fracture fragments. The LCP may be contoured or twisted to facilitate soft tissue coverage. b - A stack of folded towels functions as a spacer of uniform thickness. c - The spacer is secured to limb with elastic bandage. The most proximal and distal screw holes are drilled first. The bar-Schanz pin construct provides the reduction and is left in situ until completion.