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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1934;16:372-378.
© 1934 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

A METHOD FOR THE INTERNAL FIXATION OF TRANSCERVICAL FRACTURES OF THE FEMUR

H. HEYWARD WESCOTT M.D., F.A.C.S.

1. Recent transcervical fractures of the femur may be reduced and transfixed by a surgical procedure requiring six to fifteen minutes.

2. The shock of a major operation is eliminated.

3. External fixation is unnecessary.

4. After but a few hours the patient is ready for a wheel chair or, if so disposed, may at once enjoy the use of crutches.

Submitted on August 10, 1933


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