Clamp and plate - A simple technique for prevention of varus malreduction in reverse oblique peritrochanteric fractures

摘要

Reverse oblique peritrochanteric fractures are unstable injuries. They have an inherent tendency of lateral wall opening and varus displacement. Cephalomedullary nails are the preferred implants for fixation of these fractures. Standard techniques and a medial entry point may not always be helpful in correcting alignment, resulting in persisting varus malreduction. A simple technique using a Lowman clamp and a conventional 3.5 mm plate has been described to prevent lateral wall opening and indirectly, the varus malreduction.