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Fig. 3

From: Perioperative peri-implant fracture after osteosynthesis for geriatric femoral pertrochanteric fracture with the linear compression integrated screw intramedullary nail system (INTERTAN™): a retrospective study

Fig. 3

Illustrations of perioperative peri-implant fracture (PPIF) and related nonoperative treatment. A and D Femoral intertrochanteric fractures underwent osteosynthesis. B and E PPIF was noted over the lateral femoral cortex (arrow). C and F Cortical continuity achieved 6 months later by nonoperative treatment

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X