Fig. 2From: Case series and finite element analysis of PFNA combined with cerclage wire for treatment of subtrochanteric fracture of femurRe-examination 6 months after the operation showed obvious callus formation and fuzzy fracture line (upper). The re-examination 12 months after the operation indicated that the fracture end alignment was good and the fracture had been completely healed. a, b Preoperative X-ray of the affected hip joint (lower)Back to article page