Title: The study on medullary cavity extension and anterograde interlocking intramedullary nail in treatment of the distal femoral fracture
Abstract: s]Objective: To explore the therapeutic effects of medullary cavity extension and anterograde interlocking intramedullary nail in treatment the distal femoral fracture. Methods: The morphologic characteristics of the medullary cavity of the femur were measured by X-ray on 107 cases of adult femur specimens. The farthest distance of the nail tip to the distal femur was estimated. 12 cases of distal femoral fracture were treated with internal fixation by medullary cavity extension and anterograde interlocking intramedullary nail. Results: The mean height of the femoral intercondylar fossa was about 6~9mm. 1.5cm of the nail tip above the distal femoral transverse plane was the safe distance. All cases of fracture attained the anatomic replacement and excellent healing. Conclusions: The therapeutic application of medullary cavity extension and anterograde interlocking intramedullary nail in treatment of the distal femoral fracture have some advantages, including tiny trauma and blooding, without injury for knee joint, strong fixation effects, good functional recovery of knee joint and well healing rate. It was valuable to spread and applicate in clinical practice.
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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