Preoperative Considerations, contd.

Patient Positioning

The fracture may be reduced using open or closed technique. Closed reduction is the preferred method, with the patient in the supine position on a fracture table or radiolucent operating table. An image intensifier is needed.

Correction of rotation and reduction should be carried out before sterile draping, as it may be difficult to achieve reduction intraoperatively.




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