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Early management of femur fractures.
| Fracture type | Management type | Fixation implant | No. of patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proximal | |||
| Intertrochanteric (31A) | Definitive | Proximal femoral nail | 76 |
| Femur neck fractures(31B) | Prosthesis | 120 | |
| Shaft | |||
| Open fractures regardless of AO | Temporary | External fixation construct | 30 |
| Closed fractures | Definitive | Intramedullary nail | 144 |
| Distal | |||
| Closed fractures | Definitive temporary | Plate ostheosenthesis | 28 |
| Open fractures | External fixation construct | 6 | |
