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a In long femurs, it is advantageous to use four clamps. This ensures good control of the middle segment by the spread of the pins. In this example, proximal lengthening is combined with distal acute correction of a valgus deformity, b Lateral view of the case in a where a sandwich clamp is used to ensure good purchase of the pins either on or near to the mid-axis of the femur
