Ramseier L E, Werner C M L, Hug T, Preiss S
Orthopädisches Departement, Spital Limmattal.
Unfallchirurg. 2005 Mar;108(3):239-40. doi: 10.1007/s00113-004-0882-z.
Pertrochanteric femur fracture is rare in patients with lower leg amputation. Using supracondylar traction takes full advantage of the extension table. Intraoperative insertion of a Steinmann pin for traction is a well-known low-risk procedure. In our opinion, this kind of extension is a simple procedure that carries no risks for postoperative prosthetic management in patients with lower leg amputation.
