Use of an intramedullary nail for correction of femoral deformities combined with total knee arthroplasty: a technical tip.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Simultaneous femoral deformity correction combined with total knee arthroplasty can be a complex procedure, which can be simplified with this described technique. A femoral component that allows access to the intramedullary canal is necessary to be able to use this technique.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Bone Nails
- Femur
- Joint Deformities, Acquired
- Knee Joint
Anatomy
- femur
- knee