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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1949;31:81-86.
© 1949 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

A METHOD OF SUBTROCHANTERIC LIMB SHORTENING

Lawson Thornton M.D.1

1 ATLANTA, GEORGIA

It is suggested that this plan for subtrochanteric shortening of the lower extremity may have the following advantages:

1. Before the osteotomy is done, provision is made for maintaining the normal angle between the shaft and the trochanter.

2. No external fixation is used.

3. The trochanteric flange adds strength, stability, and bone contact, in addition to being helpful in the setting.


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