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From: Clinical versus radiological method for adjusting rotational alignment during femoral shaft fractures intramedullary nailing and the malrotation impact on the functional outcomes: early results from a prospective cohort study

Fig. 1

Male patient, 32 years old, sustained a left femur fracture, he was treated by IMN, and the rotation was adjusted using the clinical method (Group B). A preoperative radiographs. B postoperative radiographs. C follow up radiographs at 14 months follow up showing complete union of the fracture. D rotational profile measured using CT scan, showing external rotation deformity of the left side of 21.6 degrees (Group II) compared to the intact right side. E clinical images showing the functional outcomes

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X