Fig. 5From: High failure rate of proximal femoral locking plates in fixation of trochanteric fracturesA 71-year-old male with AO/OTA type 31A3.3 experienced plate breakage. a Radiograph after injury. b Postoperative radiograph showing good reduction and fixation with PFLP (1 week after surgery). c Plate breakage and varus collapse 36 weeks after surgery. d Seventy-two weeks postoperative radiograph showing malunion and varus deformityBack to article page