Fig. 8.1 (a) Bicortical drilling after fracture reduction. (b) Measurement of screw length with a depth gauge. (c) Fixation with interfragmentary compression screws. For this fixation, the proximal hole—where the screw enters the bone—is drilled so that it is slightly larger. (d) Correct screw placement. (e) Plate fixation for horizontal or comminuted fractures. (f) For a horizontal fracture that is stabilized with pins, crossing of the pins in the fracture line must be avoided. (g) External fixation of intra-articular and/or comminuted diaphyseal fractures.