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A Comparison of the Device-Related Complications of Intramedullary Lengthening Nails Using a New Classification System
Joint Authors
Kim, Tae Yoon
Kim, Sung-Min
Lee, Dong Hoon
Park, Hoon
Kim, Hyun Woo
Lee, Jung Woo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study was to understand the pros and cons of the lengthening nails which have their own mechanical mechanism; we propose a classification for “device-related complications” arising from mechanical properties of the nail itself.
From March 2010 to March 2014, 115 segments of lower limb lengthening were performed using intramedullary lengthening nails (35 ISKD, 34 PRECICE1, and 46 PRECICE2).
Device-related complications were sorted into three categories according to a new classification: distraction control-related (type I), stability related (type II), and other device-related (type III); these were subdivided using Paley’s concept of problems (a), obstacles (b), and sequel (c).
Most common complications were distraction mechanism issues (type I) in ISKD and mechanical strength related ones (type II) in PRECICE1 and PRECICE2.
Sixty percent (21/35) of ISKD had device-related problems.
In PRECICE1 group, 8.8% (3/34) had device-related problems, and 8.8% (3/34) showed device-related obstacle.
In PRECICE2, forty-four percent (20/46) had device-related problems.
In conclusion, a new classification showed more clearly the differences of mechanical characteristics of different nails.
The most essential thing of future lengthening nail development is minimizing the types I and II complications.
Further study is necessary to compare the mechanical strength and stability of lengthening nails.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lee, Dong Hoon& Kim, Sung-Min& Lee, Jung Woo& Park, Hoon& Kim, Tae Yoon& Kim, Hyun Woo. 2017. A Comparison of the Device-Related Complications of Intramedullary Lengthening Nails Using a New Classification System. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138866
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lee, Dong Hoon…[et al.]. A Comparison of the Device-Related Complications of Intramedullary Lengthening Nails Using a New Classification System. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138866
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lee, Dong Hoon& Kim, Sung-Min& Lee, Jung Woo& Park, Hoon& Kim, Tae Yoon& Kim, Hyun Woo. A Comparison of the Device-Related Complications of Intramedullary Lengthening Nails Using a New Classification System. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138866
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1138866