Fig. 3

Radiology evaluation in different groups before and after fixation. a A simple transverse fracture. b A moderate comminuted fracture with small segments. c Severe comminuted fracture with large gone segments. d X-ray after plaster immobilization. e, f X-rays after intermedullary pin fixation. g CTA image without signs of vascular injury. h A moderate filling defect in the artery (small blue arrow). i Complete occlusion of the main artery of a lower extremity (large blue arrow). j Almost normal appearance of the distal part of the involved extremity after fixation. k Swollen toes without necrosis (small red arrow). l Partial necrosis of the toes (large red arrow)