Extensive fracture of the femoral shaft involving subtrochanteric area present some troubles in mangagement because major compressive stress is borne at the fracture area. Most recent reviews advocate the operative treatment. But avascular fragnents resulted from extensive stripping of periosteum during the operation would make the time for getting the union and mechanical strength delayed. In reviewing three cases since 1985, which were followed-up for at least 3 yrs. 8 mons, we think that Judet plate is appropriate device in having the reduced fragments maintained, especially even when proper time for the operation has missed if following comments are kept in mind as ;