Fig. 2

Schematic Diagram of surgical procedure shows the 11.0 mm drill bit was then slowly advanced through the existing opening in the lateral cortex for proximal femoral nail antirotation blade insertion, ensuring that it passed through without resistance until fully inserted. (A) The insertion of an 11.0 mm drill bit is hindered by the varus deformity of the (A) fracture and the lateral cortex, where the old blade was removed, for proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) blade insertion. (B) The lower limb is tractioned on the fracture table to ensure that the 11.0 mm drill bit is inserted without resistance. After reaming, the blade is inserted