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Complex fractures of the tibia and femur treated with static interlocking intramedullary nail
Joint Authors
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 3 (31 Mar. 2011), pp.178-180, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-03-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
3
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Abstract EN
Background: Reamed interlocking intramedullary nailing is considered the gold standard treatment for complex fractures of the femoral and tibial shaft.
There has been some controversies about dynamization of statically locked nails, and some authors recommended routine dynamization for promotion of healing.
This study aims to evaluate treatment of complex fractures in tibia and femur with static interlocking intramedullary nail method.
Methods: In a retrospective study from January 2003 to April 2008, 173 patients with femoral and tibial shaft fracture that were treated with this method were enrolled.
No rod was dynamized in our patients.
Results: All patients with tibial fractures achieved union without any need for dynamization during 12-18 weeks (mean; 13.4 weeks).
Four patients developed delayed union but all achieved union without any intervention.
In femoral fracture, all but one patient achieved complete union during 10-30 weeks (mean: 18.3 weeks).
One patient developed non-union who was treated by an exchange nailing and iliac bone graft method.
No significant complication was observed in our patients.
Conclusion: It is not necessary to routinely dynamize nails in tibial and femoral shaft fractures as all fractures united in acceptable alignment without any complication.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Suluki, S.& Misbahi, S. A. R.. 2011. Complex fractures of the tibia and femur treated with static interlocking intramedullary nail. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 13, no. 3, pp.178-180.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268328
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Suluki, S.& Misbahi, S. A. R.. Complex fractures of the tibia and femur treated with static interlocking intramedullary nail. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 13, no. 3 (Mar. 2011), pp.178-180.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268328
American Medical Association (AMA)
Suluki, S.& Misbahi, S. A. R.. Complex fractures of the tibia and femur treated with static interlocking intramedullary nail. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2011. Vol. 13, no. 3, pp.178-180.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268328
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 180
Record ID
BIM-268328