External fixation of the femur.
External fixation of the femur remains a viable option in the acute treatment of fractures or in reconstructive procedures. As in any method of fixation, the surgeon must be familiar with the device used, the mechanical properties of the device, the application technique of such devices, and, most importantly, the postoperative management of the patient.
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D001858:Bone Nails; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans