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Does augmentation of intramedullary nails by a buttress plate effectively restore lateral wall integrity in intertrochanteric fractures
BackgroundRecent studies have proved the importance of intact lateral trochanteric wall, thus buttressing/fixing the broken lateral trochanteric wall...
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Changes in femoral anteversion after intramedullary nailing for pediatric femoral shaft fracture: a multicenter study
BackgroundThe rotational change after using a flexible intramedullary (IM) nail for femoral shaft fractures has been a concern for many surgeons....
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The Role of Intramedullary Nailing for Proximal Humerus Fractures: What Works and What Does Not
Purpose of ReviewThe evaluation of proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) should be aimed to answer the following four questions: (1) does the fracture...
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Intramedullary nails in combination with reconstruction plate in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures with lateral wall damage
BackgroundThe unstable intertrochanteric femur fracture remains a challenge for surgeons. However, few studies have compared the clinical...
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Risk factors of poor mid-term shoulder functional outcomes of osteosynthesis using antegrade intramedullary nailing for humeral shaft fractures: a retrospective study with a minimum 5-year follow-up
BackgroundOsteosynthesis using antegrade intramedullary nailing for humeral shaft fractures yields satisfactory bone union rates; however, it may...
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Multiplanar fracture reducer versus manual traction in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures with intramedullary nails
ObjectThe purpose of this study was to propose a new traction device, a multiplanar fracture reducer (MFR), for the treatment of tibial shaft...
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Demographic and clinical profile of patients treated with proximal femoral nails – a 10-year analysis of more than 40,000 Cases
BackgroundHip fractures are common in elderly populations and can be life threatening. Changes in healthcare delivery and outcomes for patients with...
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Functional outcomes of the knee and associated factors after intramedullary nailing of tibial diaphysial fractures at Addis Ababa Emergency, burn, and Trauma Hospital (AaEBT) hospital, Ethiopia
BackgroundTibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures requiring treatment. High-energy trauma often causes tibia bone injuries,...
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Comparison of reconstruction nails versus dual implants in the treatment of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures in adults: a meta-analysis and systematic review
ObjectiveThere is no consensus on the optimal treatment for ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures. This meta-analysis aims to assess the...
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Does matching degree matter for proximal femoral intramedullary nail on reoperation rate in intertrochanteric fractures?
IntroductionPrevious articles reported on the tip–apex distance, lag screw placement, fracture pattern, reduction quality, osteoporosis and other...
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Peri-implant fractures after Intramedullary fixation for femoral trochanteric fracture: a multicenter (TRON Group) study
BackgroundWith the rise in elderly populations, the incidence of femoral trochanteric fractures has also increased. Although intramedullary nail...
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Interlocking intramedullary nail for forearm diaphyseal fractures in adults—A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes and complications
PurposeThe purpose of this systematic review is to examine the outcomes, complications, and potential advantages of using anatomical interlocking...
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Retrograde intramedullary nail fixation with oblique fixed angle screws versus locking plates in periprosthetic supracondylar fractures after total knee arthroplasty
PurposeCommon surgical procedures in the treatment of periprosthetic distal femur fractures (PPFF) include osteosynthesis with fixed angle locking...
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Aseptic femoral nonunion treated with exchange locked nailing with intramedullary augmentation cancellous bone graft
BackgroundClosed reamed locked intramedullary nailing has been the treatment of choice for most of femoral shaft fractures. A high union rate with a...
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The statistical fragility of intramedullary reaming in tibial nail fixation: a systematic review
PurposeTo report the statistical stability of prospective clinical trials evaluating the effect of intramedullary reaming on rates of non-union in...
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Comparison of different fibula procedures in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with a retrograde intramedullary nail: a mid-term retrospective study
BackgroundTibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis with a retrograde intramedullary nail for severe tibiotalar and talocalcaneal arthritis has a high...
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Percutaneous intramedullary screw or rush pin fixation of unstable ankle fractures in patients with fragile soft tissue – retrospective study of 80 cases
IntroductionThe standard surgical procedure for unstable ankle fractures is fixation of the lateral malleolus with a plate and screws. This method...
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A comparative study of locking plate combined with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis and intramedullary nail fixation in the treatment of Neer classification of two-part and three-part fractures of the proximal humerus
ObjectiveTo compare the clinical efficacy of the minimally invasive locking plate technique (Philos plate) and interlocking intramedullary nailing...
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Bone transport with magnetic intramedullary nails in long bone defects
BackgroundThis study describes the outcomes of internal bone transport with magnetic nails in five cases of traumatic segmental femoral bone defects.
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Clinical outcomes following tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with intramedullary nailing combined with partial fibulectomy and onlay bone graft
IntroductionAlthough intramedullary nailing is a popular method for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis, nonunion is one of the most commonly reported...
