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Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Official Journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

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From: Highly unstable complex C3-type distal femur fracture: can double plating via a modified Olerud extensile approach be a standby solution?

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a Case 4: intraoperative photograph showing the left-sided multiplanar comminuted C3-type fracture with arrow indicating the reflected patella with intact suprapatellar pouch area after finishing the modified Olerud approach. b Same case: intraoperative photograph after assembly of the distal end of femur and temporary K-wire fixation; arrow indicates Hoffa fracture of the lateral femoral condyle. c Same case: photograph showing meticulous wound closure with applied medial and lateral suction drains

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