Interlocking nailing of femoral shaft fractures with an extremely narrow medullary canal is associated with iatrogenic fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.10.010
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Controversy exists regarding the use of reamed interlocking nailing in femoral shafts with extremely narrow medullary canals (diameter ≤ 9 mm). The aims of this study were to (1) investigate the association of age and sex on… read more here.
Keywords: femoral shaft; extremely narrow; nailing femoral; interlocking nailing ... See more keywords
Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator on the Volume of Embolic Load and Respiratory Function During Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Shaft Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000744
Abstract: Objectives: We sought to determine whether the use of the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) device resulted in a decreased amount of fat emboli compared with standard reaming (SR) when performing intramedullary (IM) nailing of femoral shaft fractures.… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; trial; femoral shaft; shaft ... See more keywords
Iatrogenic Vertebral Fracture During Intramedullary Nailing for Femoral Fracture
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00192
Abstract: Case: A 73-year-old woman with advanced ankylosing spondylitis (AS) underwent closed reduction and internal fixation using antegrade intramedullary nailing because of midshaft fracture of her right femur. After the surgery had been performed, a fracture… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; vertebral fracture; nailing femoral; iatrogenic vertebral ... See more keywords