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Fig. 8 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 8

From: Improved control over implant anchorage under the use of the femoral neck system for fixation of femoral neck fractures: a technical note

Fig. 8

Indraoperative radiographs of the case shown in Fig. 7B show the surgical procedure for femoral neck fracture using the Femoral neck system. A After closed reduction using a Steinmann pin, a guide pin was inserted and reaming was performed. B The femoral neck system inserted with an insertion handle. According to our technique, the plate could not be contacted with the lateral femoral cortex (white arrow). C To reduce gap between plate and lateral femoral cortex (white arrow), the black screw was loosened and the plate was impacted. D After then, locking screw was inserted. The photographs were taken by the authors

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