[Fractures of long bones in Paget's disease treated by plating (author's transl)].

The author advocates the fixation by plating of the fractures and curves of long bones in Paget's disease. This method is described as easy and three cases of fractures of the femur are described. The biomechanical problems of pagetic bone are analysed. It is concluded that straightening of the curves and fracture fixation must be performed simultaneously. Therefore the plates must be long enough for bridging the pathological area of the bone. Later on the plate should be left in place for prevention of further increase of the curves.