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Intramedullary forearm nailing.

D M Street

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Forearm nailing, though challenging due to anatomy and torque, offers advantages like early union and low infection rates. Modern techniques improve stability and healing, making it a preferred fracture treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Trauma Management
    • Biomechanical Engineering

    Background:

    • Forearm fracture nailing historically lagged behind femur and tibia due to anatomical complexities and biomechanical challenges.
    • Early fixation methods using wires and pins evolved with the development of specialized nails.
    • The radius, bone interdependence, and pronator/supinator muscle torque presented significant hurdles.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the historical development and evolution of forearm nailing techniques.
    • To highlight the advantages and complications associated with forearm fracture nailing.
    • To compare nailing with alternative fixation methods like compression plates.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of forearm nailing techniques and implants (Kirschner wires, Steinman pins, Küntscher U nails, Rush pins).
    • Analysis of a series of 137 forearm fractures treated with nailing.
    • Evaluation of complications, including infection and nonunion rates, in relation to fracture type and fixation method.

    Main Results:

    • A square-shaped nail designed in 1954 improved stability and torque control.
    • Closed nailing demonstrated benefits: early union, low infection rates, minimal scarring, reduced blood loss, and shorter operating times.
    • Complications were primarily linked to incorrect nail sizing and reaming techniques; open fractures had higher infection rates, and highly comminuted fractures occasionally resulted in nonunion (7% in the series).

    Conclusions:

    • Forearm nailing, particularly with improved nail designs and closed techniques, offers significant advantages over historical methods and compression plating.
    • Careful attention to nail selection and reaming technique is crucial to minimize complications.
    • Despite challenges, forearm nailing remains an effective treatment for fractures, balancing union rates with reduced morbidity.

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