Fig. 2From: Fractures of the distal femur in elderly patients: retrospective analysis of a case series treated with single or double plateLateral parapatellar surgical approach: the incision of the quadriceps tendon is extended toward the proximal part to sufficiently expose the fracture part in order to easily locate the medial and lateral metal plates. A Bone defect, B double plating, C skin incision lineBack to article page