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Fig. 3

From: Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis with dual plating for periprosthetic distal femoral fractures following total knee arthroplasty

Fig. 3

Medial plating using the PHILOS plate. The purpose of medial plating is to offer better reduction of fracture and alignment. a The PHILOS plate is placed at the anteromedial aspect of the femur along the contour of the distal femur and fixated with a locking screw on bone fragments. Additional muscle dissection may be needed for proximal fixation because muscle incision is made along the obliquely running muscle fibers. b Gross photo image of medial plating is shown in a separate box

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X