Key result
Intramedullary nailing of acute femoral shaft fractures without a fracture table showed no significant difference in operative time, blood loss, or complications compared to using a fracture table.
Why the study?
Does intramedullary nailing without a fracture table maintain safety and effectiveness compared to using a fracture table in patients with acute femoral shaft fractures?
Population
50 patients with acute femoral shaft fractures (25 in prospective cohort, 25 in retrospective cohort)
Comparison
Intramedullary nailing without a fracture table vs Intramedullary nailing on a fracture table
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports fracture table-free femoral nailing without added risk; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Cohort (n=50)
Does intramedullary nailing without a fracture table maintain safety and effectiveness compared to using a fracture table in patients with acute femoral shaft fractures?
Intramedullary nailing of acute femoral shaft fractures without a fracture table is a safe and effective alternative that avoids the need for a fracture table without increasing morbidity.
McFerran et al. (1992) conducted a cohort in Acute femoral shaft fractures (n=50). Intramedullary nailing without a fracture table vs. Intramedullary nailing on a fracture table was evaluated on Operative time, estimated blood loss, complications, and postoperative fracture alignment. Intramedullary nailing of acute femoral shaft fractures without a fracture table showed no significant difference in operative time, blood loss, or complications compared to using a fracture table.
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