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Current concepts in intramedullary nailing.

J E Rosen1, K J Koval, V H Frankel

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, USA.

Surgical Technology International
|January 1, 1996
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Intramedullary nailing is increasingly used for fracture management due to new techniques and devices. Advances allow its application in more complex fractures, including unstable long bones and distal femur fractures.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomedical engineering

Background:

  • Intramedullary nailing has seen significant growth in fracture management over the past decade.
  • New techniques and instrumentation have broadened its applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the expanding applications and evolving techniques of intramedullary nailing in fracture management.
  • To highlight advancements in nail design and their impact on surgical indications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and technological advancements in intramedullary nailing.
  • Analysis of the impact of imaging technologies and new nail designs on surgical practices.

Main Results:

  • Increased use of closed intramedullary nailing, popularized by image intensifiers.

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  • Locking nails have enabled treatment of unstable femur, tibia, and humerus fractures.
  • Second-generation nails and improved biomechanical designs have expanded use to proximal femur, distal femur, and forearm fractures.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intramedullary nailing continues to evolve with specialized nails for lengthening and osteotomies.
    • Technological advancements are expanding the indications and effectiveness of intramedullary nailing for a wider range of fractures.