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3. Reduce the fracture
• After adequate exposure and irrigation of
hematoma, the fracture should be reduced
• This can usually be afforded based on visual
cues, but when comminution exists, the use
of intraoperative fluoroscopy may be helpful
4. Achieve temporary stabilization
Achieve provisional stabilization of the fracture
and assess optimal fixation.
• This may require the use of towel clamps
or other types of reduction clamps
• Provisional fixation with K-wires may also
be necessary
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