Exchange nailing for aseptic nonunion of the femoral shaft

C. C. Wu*, W. J. Chen

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Thirty-six nonunions of the femoral shaft were treated by closed removal of previous nails, reaming of marrow cavity as widely as possible, and reinsertion of stable intramedullary nail. Indications included femoral shaft aseptic nonunions with inserted intramedullary nail, nonunions with a radiolucent line, without segmental bony defects, and less than 1 cm shortening. They were followed up for a median of 2.9 (1-6) years. Thirty-three nonunions healed uneventfully within a median period of 4 (3-8) months. Except for three persistent nonunions, no other significant complications occurred.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)80-84
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Orthopaedics
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

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