Case

Abstract

Summary: Subtrochanteric femur fractures are challenging cases that every on-call orthopaedic surgeon may encounter. Fracture features and patient features complicate the execution of the surgery and also challenge optimal reduction for healing. Poor surgical reduction often necessitates revision surgery for nonunion or hardware failure. Anatomical reduction can be achieved if these speci fi c fracture characteristics are recognized, proper positioning and reduction tools are selected, and the surgeon uses the appropriate implant to its optimal biomechanical capabilities.