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A protector for retrograde femoral nailing using proctoscope
Banchong Mahaisavariya1, Kongkhet Riansuwan, Panupan Songcharoen
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. sibmh@mahidol.ac.th
Abstract:
An improvised method of using a proctoscope as a protector during the reaming procedure for closed retrograde femoral nailing is described. This protector is easy to handle and can be effectively used to protect the intra-articular structures, patellar cartilage and patellar tendon during the reaming process. The protector can also help minimise the reaming bone dust spilling out into the joint cavity.
