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Fig. 1

Lines of weakness on the distal femur.

Fig. 2

Anatomy of distal femur.

Fig. 3

(A) Implant (distal screws) that appear of appropriate length.

(B) Distal screw is too long and cause painful medial irritation/poor plate position cause painful lateral irritation.

Fig. 4

AO/OTA classification.

Fig. 5

Improper nail depth cause patella notching and anterior knee pain.

Fig. 6

(A) AO/OTA classification type C/2 distal femur fracture.

(B) Medial augmentation with plate for extensive metaphyseal communition.

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