Intraoperative customization of intramedullary nails – First results

Intramedullary nailing is a valuable treatment option for many types of fractures. Furthermore nailing is applicable for osteosynthesis following osteotomy in deformity correction. For intraoperative fine-tuning of alignment in intramedullary (IM) nailing procedures, a bending device for customization of IM nails under sterile conditions was developed. We have performed a retrospective clinical study to analyze and describe the technical requirements, indications and limitations for intraoperative customization of IM nails.

Source: Injury - July 31, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: P.H. Thaller, J. F ürmetz, N. Degen, T. Eilers, E. Euler, F. Wolf Source Type: research