title: Segmental femoral fractures: surgical strategies.
abstract: The authors identify six kinds of segmental femoral fractures. Such classification, however, does not simplify the problem of therapeutic approach. Since every fracture combination has its own unique characteristics, prearranged outlines of treatment are useless. A satisfactory surgical solution cannot be achieved without a general clinical evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Divisione Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedali Riuniti, Sassari.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Melis
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Guido
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rossi
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pinna
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sotgiu
mesh_terms: D001858:Bone Nails; D001860:Bone Plates; D001864:Bone Wires; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011859:Radiography