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Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur can be treated by all of the following methods except

A
Skeletal traction on Thomas' splint
B
Smith Petersen Nail
C
Condylar blade plate
D
Ender's nail
High-Yield Explanation
Smith Peterson Nail is a cannulated tri-flanged nail that was used for internal fixation of fracture neck of femur Results obtained by S-P nail were dissatisfactory and it is no more recommended for use these days. Other three options are used for the treatment of the subtrochanteric fracture.

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