One of the significant advantages of IM rods over other methods of fixation is IM rods share the load with the bone, rather that entirely support the bone. Because of this, patients are able to use the extremity more quickly. Also Known As: Intramedullary Nail; IM Rod; Dynamic Intramedullary Rod...
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The intramedullary nail fixation apparatus of claim 1 comprising a plurality of piercing point openings wherein said piercing point openings are...
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Outcomes of intramedullary nail fixation through the olecranon apophysis in skeletally immature forearm fractures. Outcomes of intramedullary nail fixation through the olecranon apophysis in skeletally imm...Outcomes of intramedullary nail fixation through the olecranon apophysis in skeletally immature forearm fractures.
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We report our experience in 14 children treated by indirect reduction and fixation using an elastic stable intramedullary nail. The patients were followed up for a mean of 28 months. Elastic stable intramedullary nail fixation Shashank D Chitgopkar J Bone Joint Surg Br Online, 12 Apr 2006 [Full text];
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Elastic stable intramedullary nail fixation for severely displaced fractures of the neck of the radius in children. K. R. Prathapkumar,. N. K. Garg,
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Extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture after intramedullary nail fixation of a fracture of the radius; J Hand Surg Eur Vol., October 1, 2009; 34(5): 695 - 695. [Full Text] [PDF];
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Thirty-three patients had an arthrodesis of the knee by means of an intramedullary nail introduced through the greater trochanter. Fifteen of the procedures were done for a failed knee arthroplasty; eight had failed because of infection and seven, because of aseptic loosening.
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Repair of an intertrochanteric fracture with an intramedullary nail. The nail is in the hollow cavity of the femur (thighbone) rather than on the side of it (as with a plate). Interlocking screws at the end of the nail make the fixation more secure.
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In 22 (6%) of these a decision was made to remove the intramedullary nail. However, the fracture was already known to be united in all 22 and the decision to remove the metalwork was made on the basis of knee pain rather than radiographic appearances.
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FEMORAL NAIL FIXATION; INTRODUCTION; Retrograde femoral nailing is an alternate technique for the treatment of femoral fractures utilizing an intramedullary nail that is similar to but modified from a standard antegrade femoral nail.
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