[Complications of plate osteosynthesis of femoral fractures].

Although the introduction of the locking pin in the management of upper thigh fractures has widened the range of possible indications for intramedullary fixation, there are still cases where the DCP technique is applied. When using DCP, it is essential that the graft chosen has the appropriate length and that great attention is given to correct technique, because plating is still associated with a higher complication rate than intramedullary fixation.