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Femoral shaft fracture non-union

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motor vehicle collision.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Comminuted fracture of the upper third of the femoral shaft is present with medial displacement of the largest fragment and lateral angulation at the fracture site.

Post-treatment follow-up x-rays from two years after the injury. 

x-ray

The fracture of the mid femur is maintained in good position with an IM nail with proximal and distal locking screws.

The fracture remains clearly visible indicating delayed non-union.

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