ArticleCase reports in surgery2014
Outcomes after trifocal femoral fractures.
Article in Case reports in surgery, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- Trifocal femur fracture: Where should one begin? A case report and literature review.Trauma case reports · 2026Article
- Innovative Management of Double Segmental Femur Fracture without Fracture Table: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Double Segmental Femoral Fracture: A Rare Injury Following High-Energy Trauma.Journal of medical cases · 2024Article
- Trifocal femur fracture with intracapsular femoral neck, open diaphyseal, and distal complete articular fractures.Trauma case reports · 2024Article
- Surgical options for improving the ipsilateral femoral neck, shaft, and distal femoral fracture: A case report and literature review.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
- Multiple fractures of the femur: Case report, literature review, and proposal for a shared algorithm of treatment.SAGE open medical case reports · 2024Article
- Application of bridge-link type combined fixation system in the treatment of trifocal femoral fractures.International orthopaedics · 2023Article
- Minimally invasive dual plating of a complex femoral fracture; a case report.Trauma case reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
Trifocal femur fractures are those of the femoral neck, diaphysis, and distal femur. These high-energy injuries predominantly occur in young people with the potential for long-term complications and disability. We present the cases of two men who were treated with proximal dynamic hip screws and distal periarticular locking plates to effectively manage trifocal femur fractures. Our cases have shown union at 2 years with good functional outcomes without the need for reintervention. We provide evidence for a successful surgical treatment option for these rare and complex injuries.
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