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Fracture of the neck of the femur treated with a Smith Petersen nail
About this film
Shows the correct treatment for a fracture of the neck of the femur. A radiograph shows typical features, the patient is prepared and spinal anaesthesia is applied. The fracture is reduced by flexion verticle traction, internal rotation and extension. A radiograph shows the reduction and line of the femur. Various patients are shown. 3 segments.
Directors & creators
Wellcome Library
Subjects
Femoral Fractures, Orthopedics, Medical sciences, Doctors
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