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Radiographs show fractures of both femur.
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Bilateral intertrochanteric femur fractures (OTA classification - 31A.1.2) and bilateral femoral diaphyseal fractures (OTA classification - 32A.2) and nondisplaced right proximal tibial fracture (OTA classification - 41B.1) were determined in radiographs (Fig. 1).
At postoperative 4th month complete union was not achieved and dynamization of nails were performed bilaterally.
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Dynamization of both nails were performed at 4th month due to delayed union. (Fig. 2) Complete union of fractures were showed with radiographs at 8th month follow up.
Degenerative changes were observed in right hip at 12th year control radiograph.
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Degenerative changes were observed at right hip on radiographs. (Fig. 3) Although movements of right hip were restricted, he was able to do his daily activities with minimal limitation and without medication (Fig. 4).