title: Biological fixation of subtrochanteric fractures by external fixation.
abstract: Fifty-one subtrochanteric fractures have been stabilized by external fixation over the last 9 years. Union occurred in all types of fractures, usually within 6 months. Soft tissue interposition led to non-union in three patients. Refracture in one patient and significant limb-length discrepancy in two patients was seen. The technique is versatile, easily reproducible and 'biological'. Protected weight-bearing is not necessary after removal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dhal
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome