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- Title
Ensuring Correct Placement of Proximal Fixation in Reconstruction Intramedullary Nailing for Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures.
- Authors
Waryasz, Gregory R.; Bariteau, Jason T.; Born, Christopher T.
- Abstract
Subtrochanteric femur fractures present a challenge to orthopedic surgeons. Anatomic reduction and stabilization can be technically difficult. A variety of intramedullary and extramedullary devices have been used to stabilize these fractures. The authors describe a novel technique for easier proximal interlock fixation for reconstruction intramedullary nailing to ensure proper placement into the nail. This will likely save time in a patient population that may be either frail and elderly or young with high-energy polytrauma, and it may reduce radiation exposure for both patients and surgeons. [Orthopedics. 2014; 37(2):107-110.]
- Publication
Orthopedics, 2014, Vol 37, Issue 2, p107
- ISSN
0147-7447
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3928/01477447-20140124-07