Fig. 4
From: High failure rate of proximal femoral locking plates in fixation of trochanteric fractures
A 81-year-old female with AO/OTA type 31A2.1 experienced loosening of proximal screws. a Radiograph after injury. b Postoperative radiograph showing good reduction and fixation (1 week after surgery). c Ten weeks postoperative radiograph showing loosening of proximal femoral screws, loss of reduction and varus collapse. d Progressive loss of reduction, screws loosening and varus collapse (24 weeks after surgery)