Percutaneous skeletal joysticks for closed reduction of femoral shaft fractures during intramedullary nailing.
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Abstract
Closed locked intramedullary nailing remains the most common method for treating femoral shaft fractures. At times a closed reduction of these fractures can be difficult. A percutaneous skeletal joystick represents a simple method that can aid in the reduction maneuver.
Medical subject headings
- Femoral Fractures
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Anatomy
- femur