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case_images: (A) A 4 cm open wound is visible at the distal end of the right femur. (B) Shows a plain radiograph of the femur, demonstrating a segmental fracture with significant bone loss in the right femoral diaphysis.
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case_images: F1
case_images: The dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses of the patient are palpable, and sensation in various areas of the lower leg is normal (Figure 1).
case_images: Ilustrates the emergency surgery performed on the patient to stabilize the fractured end of the femur, following correction of vital signs after injury.
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case_images: F2
case_images: An external fixation ring was placed at the site of the extruded femoral segment for fixation purposes (Figure 2).
case_images: On the 5th postoperative day, shows a right lateral view x-ray of the femur, indicating a generally restored femoral alignment, but still presenting some degree of angular deformity.
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case_images: F3
case_images: On the 4th day of the initial surgery, the sterilized extruded femoral segment was reimplanted through the use of external fixation pins for stabilization (Figure 3).
case_images: Taken 7 months postoperatively, shows a right lateral view x-ray of the femur, indicating fracture healing, followed by the removal of the external fixation device.
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case_images: F4
case_images: The range of motion of the knee joint is 0 -135  (Figures 4-6).
case_images: Taken during a 5-year follow-up examination, shows a right lateral view x-ray of the femur, demonstrating equal length of both femurs, good remodeling of the right femur, and slight bending seen on the lateral view.
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case_images: F5
case_images: The range of motion of the knee joint is 0 -135  (Figures 4-6).
case_images: Taken during the 5-year follow-up, shows normal knee joint function.
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case_images: F6
case_images: The range of motion of the knee joint is 0 -135  (Figures 4-6).