The strength of surgical repairs of the vertical shear femoral neck fractures can be significantly augmented with the 2.7-mm locking plate. The construct with the cannulated screws was significantly stronger than the DHS construct.
The posterolateral approach does not eliminate the complications common to other approaches, but does offer a potential alternative when soft tissue concerns prevent other approaches. We do not recommend the posterolateral approach for the routine treatment of tibial pilon fractures.
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