Experience with the A.O. locking femoral nail

A series of 21 fractures of the femur unsuitable for ordinary closed nailing have been treated using the A.O. locking femoral nail. The results obtained have been good with one case of non-union and no cases of deep infection, despite the complex nature of the fractures. The procedure is technically...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Injury 1988-07, Vol.19 (4), p.249-253
Hauptverfasser:	Graham, G.P., Mackie, I.G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Biological and medical sciences Bone Nails Femoral Fractures - surgery Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary - methods Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Medical sciences Middle Aged Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	A series of 21 fractures of the femur unsuitable for ordinary closed nailing have been treated using the A.O. locking femoral nail. The results obtained have been good with one case of non-union and no cases of deep infection, despite the complex nature of the fractures. The procedure is technically demanding and exposes the surgeon to the risks of ionizing radiation. Practical points to simplify the procedure and reduce exposure to radiation are discussed.
ISSN:	0020-1383 1879-0267
DOI:	10.1016/0020-1383(88)90038-1