Extending fixation beyond the working length of an intramedullary nail with a linked intramedullary and extramedullary fixation in complex femoral fractures; a brief series.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the use of a fixed-angle side-plate device linked to an intramedullary nail in the femur with the interlocking screws applied through the plate. The 95 degrees device extends the effective length of the nail and increases the stability of the fixation. This technique is one of various adaptations that can be recommended to stabilise a complex combination of femoral fractures. This is a report of four such patients.
Medical subject headings
- Femoral Fractures
- Femur
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary