Fig. 5

The reduction procedure with 2 haemostatic forceps utilizing the lever principle. a The C-arm fluoroscopic projection plane (plane a) shows that the proximal and distal fragments are almost aligned, whereas plane b, which is perpendicular to plane a, shows the anterior-posterior displacement. The reference line is the line intersecting plane b, travelling along the anatomical axis of the femur, and passing through the skin of the lateral thigh. Here, b and c show the position of the stab incision at the proximal fragment level and distal fragment level. d The proximal haemostatic forceps are used to lower the fragment and the distal forceps are used to elevate it to achieve reduction. e The 2 haemostatic forceps can be interlocked to maintain the reduction