The best location for proximal locking screw for femur interlocking nailing: A biomechanical study

Conclusion: According to our findings, there is twice as much difference in locking screw bending resistance between these two application levels. To avoid proximal locking screw deformation, locking screws should be placed in the level of the lesser trochanter in nailing of 1/3 middle and distal femur fractures.

Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - January 8, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ahmet A KaraarslanAhmet KarakasliHakan AycanBerivan CecenDidem Venus YildizErhan Sesli Source Type: research