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X-ray showing the proximal portion of a fractured tibia with an intramedullary nail Proximal femur nail with locking and stabilisation screws for treatment of femur fractures of left thigh An intramedullary rod , also known as an intramedullary nail (IM nail) or inter-locking nail or Küntscher nail (without proximal or distal fixation), is a ...
Intramedullary stabilization involves inserting a rod or nail into the tibial medullary canal. This offers structural support from within the affected bone, allowing for bone alignment and union. Surgeons may opt for flexible or rigid intramedullary nails depending on patient-specific factors such as age, pseudarthrosis severity and any ...
On x-ray, fibrous dysplasia ... [18] [19] Intramedullary rods are generally preferred for management of fractures and deformity in the lower extremities. ...
X-rays of the affected hip usually make the diagnosis obvious; AP (anteroposterior) and lateral views should be obtained. ... or an intramedullary rod. [42]
Telescoping IM rods are widely used, [119] and the common Fassier–Duval IM rod is designed to be used to rod the femur, tibia, and humerus. [120]: 1 The surgery involves breaking the long bones in between one and three (or more) [119]: Figure 4 places, then fixing the rod alongside the bone to keep it straight. [120]: 11
For femoral shaft fractures, reduction and intramedullary nailing is currently recommended. [14] The bone is re-aligned, then a metal rod is placed into the femoral bone marrow, and secured with nails at either end. This method offers less exposure, a 98–99% union rate, lower infection rates (1–2%) and less muscular scarring. [14] [15] [17]
X-ray showing the proximal portion of a fractured tibia with an intramedullary nail The surgical treatment of mandibular angle fracture; fixation of the bone fragments by the plates, the principles of osteosynthesis are stability (immobility of the fragments that creates the conditions for bones coalescence) and functionality Proximal femur ...
An x-ray of intramedullary nailing in a tibial fracture Femoral malrotation is the most significant bone malrotation issue, and these errors cause cosmetic problems but can also cause drastic physical problems.