Abstract
Objective: To study the effect of minimally invasive interlocking intramedullary nail on the treatment of femoral shaft fractures. Methods: From September 2009 to May 2011, 13 cases with 18 femoral shaft fractures were treated with internal fixation by minimally invasive interlocking intramedullary nail, closed reduction and minimally invasive locking pin in distal femur. X-ray follow-up was made after operation to observe bone healing. Results: All 13 cases were followed up for an average of 10 months (6-18 months). All cases got bone healing in an average time of 8 months. According to the rating scale of Klemm, 14 fractures got excellent outcomes, and 4 fractures got improved outcomes. No complications occurred. Conclusion: In the treatment of femoral shaft fracture, the methods of closed reduction and minimally invasive locking pin with intramedullary nail provide reliable effects.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 408-411 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Medical Journal of Wuhan University |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 03 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Femoral fractures
- Fracture fixation, intramedullary
- Micro-invasion