PMC4061502_01
Diagnostic rontgenography
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AP and lateral X-rays of the left femur demonstrated intertrochanteric fracture with a slight varus deformity (Figure 1).
Postoperative roentgenographs - ORIF with 120  LCP Pediatric hip plate
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These fissures did not compromise the stability of synthesis and the following bone consolidation (Figure 2).
X-rays on 1 year post-operatively. Fracture consolidation, femoral neck-shaft angle of 132 , no lower limb length discrepancy
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Lower leg length discrepancy is below 0.5 cm (Figure 3).
Hip range of active movements on 1 year postoperatively
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Range of motion in the operated hip joint is: active flexion : 90 , extension : 5 , abduction : 30  (Figure 4).