Comminuted, Fractured Femur (Broken Leg) with Fixation Surgery

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$Comminuted, Fractured Femur (Broken Leg) with Fixation Surgery. This medical illustration series pictures the bones of the left hip and thigh with a pre-operative comminuted spiral type fracture of the femoral shaft. Additional left lateral surgical images reflect the following: 1. Incision into the thigh, 2. Insertion of a side plate and screws, and finally 3. Post-operative anterior view with all surgical fixation hardware in place.$

Comminuted, Fractured Femur (Broken Leg) with Fixation Surgery. This medical illustration series pictures the bones of the left hip and thigh with a pre-operative comminuted spiral type fracture of the femoral shaft. Additional left lateral surgical images reflect the following: 1. Incision into the thigh, 2. Insertion of a side plate and screws, and finally 3. Post-operative anterior view with all surgical fixation hardware in place.

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