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.
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Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016683:Supine Position; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods