Femoral fracture reduction techniques.
Closed reduction techniques using a countersupport vector on an extension table, which minimize intraoperative reduction effort as well as surgeon radiation hazards, are described that are particularly suited for the polytrauma patient.
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
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D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016683:Supine Position; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods