title: [Multiple fracture].
abstract: The term 'deux étages fracture' is used in different meanings. Therefore, an exact definition seems necessary. 38 own cases of this kind treated in the last 5 years are analysed. Special problems of diagnosis and treatment of this type of fracture are dealt with. Because of the risky complications primary definitive treatment is emphasized especially in cases of compound fractures and in cases with severe simultaneous lesions.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Der Etagenbruch.