Technical aspects of the use of the Russell-Taylor reconstruction nail.

Coleman, N P; Greenough, C G; Warren, P J; Clark, D W; Burnett, R · Injury · 1991

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Abstract

The introduction of the reconstruction nail has broadened the indications for the intramedullary fixation of difficult femoral fractures. The operative technique is, however, complicated. Some technical difficulties encountered during its use are presented, together with guidance to allow these problems to be avoided.

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