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Case History #44 Femur Nonunion with Deformity and Shortening Treated with a Blade Plate

Femur nonunion with deformity and shortening treated with a Blade plate

Doctor: S. Robert Rozbruch

Patient: Robert

Pre-Op: Robert is a 50 year old attorney who after a ski accident sustained a proximal femur fracture.

Pre-Op: After 3 unsuccessful attemps at repair, he was left with pain, shortening, and a bad limp from a recalcitrant nonunion.

Post-Op: After a careful plan, the hardware was removed and the nonunion was repaired and the deformity and LLD were corrected with a blade plate.

Post-Op: An internal bone stimulator was added to enhance healing potential.

Follow Up: Bony healing in excellent position. Recovered with excellent function.

Follow Up: He has returned to his busy and active lifestyle.