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Nonreamed Intramedullary Nailing of Open Tibial Fractures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10708998     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The development of small-diameter interlocking intramedullary nails that can be inserted without reaming provides a fixation option for open tibial-shaft fractures. Nonreamed intramedullary nailing of these injuries facilitates soft-tissue management without an increase in infection or nonunion rates relative to external fixation. Reaming is not required, which means less injury to the tibial endosteal blood supply. Proximal and distal interlocking maintains better bone alignment than is possible with semirigid or noninterlocking intramedullary nails. The technique of using these devices with static interlocking is described, as are some suggested techniques for avoiding complications.
Authors:
Boynton; Schmeling
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1067-151X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Acad Orthop Surg     Publication Date:  1994 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-03-09     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9417468     Medline TA:  J Am Acad Orthop Surg     Country:  -    
Other Details:
Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  107-114     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
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