Key result
Intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures is associated with technique errors such as using too short or thin a nail, impaction, perforation, femur splitting, and nailing with a gap.
Why the study?
What are the common errors in technique and complications associated with intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures?
Population
459 nailed femoral shaft fractures
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Technique errors in femoral nailing merit awareness but should not yet change practice; leaves open prospective evaluation of prevention strategies.
Observational (n=459)
What are the common errors in technique and complications associated with intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures?
This study highlights common technical errors and complications in intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures to improve surgical safety.
H Dencker (1965) conducted an observational in Femoral shaft fractures (n=459). Intramedullary nailing was evaluated on Errors in technique and complications. Intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures is associated with technique errors such as using too short or thin a nail, impaction, perforation, femur splitting, and nailing with a gap.
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