Fig. 2

A 54-year-old female presented with a Type V fracture. a-d Preoperative X-ray and computed tomography 3D reconstruction showed medial-lateral displacement of the subtrochanteric region. e and f Closed reduction with traction under fluoroscopy. g and h A Lowman clamp was used to reduce the subtrochanteric fracture during the operation. i and j Pictures of the Lowman clamp. k and l Intraoperative X-ray after reduction and fixation (a cerclage cable was used to fix a large butterfly-shaped fragment). m and n Postoperative X-ray at 6 months